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New FCC Rules Aim to Stop SIM Swap Attacks | Secure Your Phone Number | Sync Up

By Chris Swinson | July 17, 2023

As hackers now commonly hijack phone numbers with SIM swap attacks, the FCC is stepping in to protect customers. Here’s how one of these attacks occurs and what you can do to protect yourself.

Microsoft Edge Upgrades Built-in VPN With 5GB of Free Data | Sync Up

By Chris Swinson | July 11, 2023

With Microsoft Edge’s native VPN now offering 5GB of free data each month, it’s a good time to check out this security feature. Here’s how to enable it in your browser.

Microsoft Plans to Move Windows 11 Fully to the Cloud | Sync Up

By Chris Swinson | July 5, 2023

While the cloud is great for storing data, it also could soon be the default means of accessing Windows 11.

100 Well Known Brands Impersonated by One Phishing Campaign | Sync Up

By Chris Swinson | June 20, 2023

For the last year, one phishing campaign has spawned 6,000 fake websites, impersonating over 100 brands. We’ll cover how you can detect one of these sites as we sit down and sync up with Rocket IT’s weekly technology update.

Apple Vision Pro Headset Runs Microsoft Word, Excel, & Teams | Sync Up

By Chris Swinson | June 13, 2023

Although augmented reality headsets have been around for a while, the unveiling of Apple’s Vision Pro headset could mean we’ll see a new wave of interest in the technology.

Barracuda Patches Zero-Day Vulnerability in Email Gateways | Sync Up

By Chris Swinson | June 7, 2023

While network and email security firm, Barracuda, is trusted to protect client data, it appears as though even one of the world’s leading cybersecurity firms isn’t immune to the threat of hackers.

A Quick New Way to View Wi-Fi Passwords in Windows 11 | Sync Up

By Chris Swinson | May 31, 2023

Have trouble recalling your Wi-Fi password? A new feature in Windows 11 lets you find and share Wi-Fi passwords with ease.

OpenAI Launches an Official ChatGPT App for iPhone | Sync Up

By Chris Swinson | May 23, 2023

Want to use ChatGPT on the go? With OpenAI’s recent release of the ChatGPT app for iOS, you can now do just that.

Microsoft’s Windows 10 Receives Final Major Update | Sync Up

By Chris Swinson | May 2, 2023

As Microsoft announces that it’s done with major updates to Windows 10, many people are left to contemplate the leap to Windows 11. Here’s why it may be in your best interest to make the leap now.