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Chipotle Marketing Hacked to Send Phishing Emails | Sync Up With Rocket IT
Hailed by many fast-food connoisseurs as the best place for a to-go burrito, beloved restaurant chain Chipotle is making headlines as cybercriminals recently hacked the organization’s email marketing account and used it to send customers phishing emails.
Read MoreState of Cybersecurity | What is Ransomware?
What is ransomware, how is it changing, and what can small businesses do to mitigate the risks?
On August 18, Rocket IT and the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to provide On Topic attendees with a deep-dive into some of 2021’s most notorious hacks to date.
Read MoreIntel’s Solution for the Semiconductor Crisis | Sync Up With Rocket IT
With 2020 forcing businesses to close storefronts and social gatherings becoming restricted, people have leaned into technology for work and relaxation more than ever before. In turn, we’re facing a global shortage of semiconductors, making it nearly impossible to purchase new tech when it launches. Here’s how Intel plans to solve that issue.
Read MoreIs Your Phone Listening In? | Sync Up With Rocket IT
Think your phone is listening in on your conversations while it sits quietly in your pocket? That thought might just be as a recent investigation from the Washington Post claims that the smartphones of 37 human rights activists and journalists were potentially hacked using wiretapping software.
Read MoreShould Tech Repairs Void Your Warranty? | Sync Up With Rocket IT
For years, popular tech manufacturers have had a stranglehold on the repair market, with costly service fees forcing many individuals to abandon their older devices and purchase updated models. But as of last Friday, the United States government is seeking to put a stop to this trend and restore power to the consumer.
Read MoreThe Biggest Ransomware Hack to Date | Kaseya | Sync Up With Rocket IT
Over the weekend, cybercriminals pulled off the largest ransomware hack to date. And while the potential $70 million payout for these criminals may be alarming on its own, the fallout from this event serves as a warning sign for even the most well-versed of cybersecurity experts.
Read More700 Million LinkedIn Accounts Leaked | Sync Up With Rocket IT
Fresh off the trail of its record-breaking data leak in April, LinkedIn is back in the hot seat as the information of 700 million individuals have popped up online.
But what does this invasion of privacy mean for the future of LinkedIn and its massive user base?
Read More1 Billion CVS Health Records Exposed | Sync Up With Rocket IT
Are you a regular customer of CVS Health, its pharmacy, or its insurance provider, Aetna? If so, your information could be at risk as over 1 billion records were just exposed online. But what does this mean for you, the consumer? We’ll cover that topic and more as we sit down and Sync Up with your technology update for Monday, June 28th.
Read MoreWhy Is Ransomware an Act of Terrorism | Sync Up With Rocket IT
Need a hub for trending technology news? Look no further as Rocket IT launches Sync Up, a new video series dedicated to keeping you up to date on cybersecurity events, software updates, tech tips, and more.
Check out episode one to learn why recent online attacks have forced the U.S Justice Department to classify ransomware as an act of terrorism.
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