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Botnet Malware Tricked to Uninstall Itself on 700,000 Computers | Sync Up
Was a hacker controlling your computer without you knowing? Here’s how the FBI tricked botnet malware into uninstalling across 700,000 computers.
Read MoreThis Smart Light Bulb Can Be Hacked to Steal Your Data | Sync Up
While smart bulbs make it easy to control room lighting, a new report shows how one specific bulb could expose your sensitive information to hackers.
Read MoreWatch Out for Crypto Recovery Scams | How to Not Fall Victim | Sync Up
Cryptocurrency makes it easy to transfer funds without a bank, which now has cybercriminals targeting crypto investors with a new scam that aims to wipe them clean and then double-back for more.
Read MoreGoogle Chrome Gets Weekly Updates to Fight Zero-Day Attacks | Sync Up
With AI allowing cybercriminals to decrease the time it takes to exploit software vulnerabilities; here’s why Google Chrome’s new update schedule was a much-needed change.
Read MoreRemove Your Private Info from Google with These New Features | Sync Up
Have you ever Googled yourself and found private information you don’t want online? Here’s a new way to scrub that data from Google’s search results.
Read MoreOpenAI Can’t Identify AI-Generated Text or Misinformation | Sync Up
How difficult is it to detect AI-generated content? Let’s just say it’s difficult enough for OpenAI to shut down its AI-detection tool. Here’s how it could contribute to the spread of misinformation.
Read MoreNew Security Labels for Smart Devices to Help Buy Safer Tech | Sync Up
Smart devices will soon have a new label to help consumers identify if the device meets modern cybersecurity standards. Here’s why this could be a huge benefit when shopping for new tech.
Read MoreNew FCC Rules Aim to Stop SIM Swap Attacks | Secure Your Phone Number | Sync Up
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.
Read MoreMicrosoft Edge Upgrades Built-in VPN With 5GB of Free Data | Sync Up
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.
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