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Should 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.
Read MoreRocket IT Joins Partnership Gwinnett for CTO Tech Talk
On June 22, Partnership Gwinnett is bringing some of metro-Atlanta’s top technology officers under one roof to address how business leaders can build technical strategies that mitigate current threats, anticipate innovations, and prepare for the future of cybersecurity.
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New Zoom Vulnerability | Zero Day Security Risk
Find yourself regularly using Zoom? A new zero day vulnerability was recently discovered that, when executed, provides hackers with complete control over a victim’s device.
To mitigate the risk, here’s some Zoom security tips to keep your information protected.
Read MoreParler Returns to App Store | Previous Breach Leading to Parler’s Demise
In the wake of the social media platform, Parler being criticized as a tool used to facilitate the attack on the United States Capitol, the app’s developers are now in hot water as the private location of every Parler user was leaked for the world to view.
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