Is 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.
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.
Case Story | Multi-factor Authentication
While many businesses race to implement a variety of security applications across their networks, the real vulnerability lies at the employee level. And with 95 percent of breaches occurring from human error, here’s how one organization drastically reduced their odds of attack through multi-factor authentication.
The 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.
700 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?
1 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.
Why 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.
Tech Gifts for Dad | Father’s Day 2021
Father’s Day – a time to celebrate the men in our lives and thank them for the many ways they have influenced us over the years. Even though the significance of this holiday hasn’t changed much over the time, the same cannot be said for the gifts available for purchase.
With the special day right around the corner, Rocket IT’s Father’s Day Tech Gift Guide is helping last minute shoppers find the perfect gift by showcasing five items that will make Dad’s life easier.
Rocket 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.