Posts by Chris Swinson
A Data Breach Leaked 3 billion Personal Records—Now What? | Sync Up
Thanks to a new data leak, about 2.7 billion records are now floating around online. Learn where this data came from, who’s responsible, and what steps you should take to protect yourself.
Read MoreHackers Exploit 18-Year-Old Security Flaw in Safari & Chrome | Sync Up
For 18 years, one vulnerability has been lying silently dormant within your browser. But now, after all this time, its rediscovery is causing quite a stir in the tech world.
Read MorePasskey Adoption Has Increased by 400% in 2024 | Sync Up
Protecting your online accounts is paramount, and the way to do it correctly is quickly shifting. Here’s why we’ve seen a 400% increase in passkey usage in 2024 alone.
Read MoreOpenAI Announces SearchGPT as an AI Alternative to Google | Sync Up
With the introduction of OpenAI’s new search engine, SearchGPT, the way we seek out information could soon be revolutionized. Here’s how SearchGPT compares to Google, the search giant we’ve come to rely on.
Read MoreCrowdStrike Outage Explained | Key Lessons from the Fallout | Sync Up
Last week, business came to a halt as an update from CrowdStrike crashed millions of Windows devices. Here’s a breakdown of what happened, the impact, and the lessons we can take away.
Read MoreGoogle Makes Dark Web Monitoring Free for Everyone | Sync Up
While Google’s dark web monitoring service has been out for some time, it will soon be free to use for all users. Here’s how the breach monitoring tool compares to others on the market.
Read MoreTwilio Breach Leaks 33 Million Authy Verified Phone Numbers | Sync Up
Millions of Twilio users are now at risk as hackers cleverly acquired and verified an extensive list of phone numbers associated with accounts. Learn how cyber criminals gained access to the list and what you can do to protect your data.
Read MoreFake IT Support Sites Exploit Windows Error to Spread Malware | Sync Up
When it comes to trusting online support for IT help, be careful. Here’s how hackers are now posing as fake IT support sites to infect PCs.
Read MoreRemote Workers Using “Mouse-Jigglers” Are Getting Fired | Sync Up
While many organizations have adopted hybrid and remote work since the pandemic, some still struggle to deploy technologies to ensure their teams remain productive from any location. We’ll cover how Wells Fargo recently uncovered employee time theft and some steps you can take to foster positive remote work.
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