Posts by Chris Swinson
Google 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.
Read More7000 LockBit Ransomware Decryption Keys Recovered by the FBI | Sync Up
For organizations that were previously hit by LockBit ransomware, recovering your data just became significantly easier. Hear how the FBI obtained over 7,000 decryption keys and gather some tips to mitigate future ransomware attacks.
Read MoreOpenAI Makes ChatGPT Cheaper for Nonprofits and Schools | Sync Up
While ChatGPT has been a hot topic for some time, it’s been difficult for many nonprofit and educational organizations to justify paying for the premium version of the tool. That is, until now. Here’s how OpenAI is making ChatGPT more accessible.
Read MoreWindows 11’s Recall is Always Watching, Raising Privacy Concerns | Sync Up
Microsoft’s announcement of its upcoming Recall feature in Windows 11 has created quite a stir online, with many cybersecurity experts considering it a privacy nightmare. Here’s what the new AI-powered feature does and how it could put your data at risk.
Read MoreGoogle Chrome Had Three Zero-Day Exploits in One Week | Sync Up
Recently, Google Chrome experienced three zero-day vulnerabilities in one week. Here’s how hackers actively exploited security gaps and what’s at risk.
Read MoreUniversity System of Georgia’s MOVEit Breach Exposed 800K Records | Sync Up
The University System of Georgia recently announced a massive data breach impacting previous students, faculty, and staff. Here’s how to know if you’ve been impacted and what your next steps should be.
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