Department of Justice’s New Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team | Sync Up With Rocket IT
Each day, over 4,000 ransomware attacks successfully hit US businesses, generating over $20 billion in revenue for the hacking industry. But just as cybercriminals appear to have the upper hand, the US Department of Justice recently announced a new team to investigate cryptocurrency-related crimes.
Twitch’s Entire Database Leaked | Sync Up With Rocket IT
Popular video game streaming site, Twitch is currently on fire as hackers claim to have both breached and stolen every digital asset the Amazon affiliate has stored since its creation in 2011.
Cyber Spies Target Hotels & Governments | Sync Up With Rocket IT
For decades, Hollywood has capitalized on movies depicting cyber espionage. But in 2021, these fictional tales are becoming all too real as one nation-run spy group is responsible for hacking multiple hotel and government agencies across the United States.
Thrive Y’all | Janelle King | Mundane to Meaningful | Ep 50
In this episode of Thrive Y’all, Rocket IT shines the spotlight on Excel Leadership’s Janelle King, to learn more about improving workplace behavior.
Ransomware Shuts Down South Africa’s Department of Justice | Sync Up With Rocket IT
You’ve heard about ransomware attacks taking down businesses, but how about an entire country? For 17 days, the IT infrastructure of South Africa’s government has been compromised by hackers, with many of the nation’s online services coming entirely to a halt.
Thrive Y’all | Alex Battle | Community Improvement | Ep 49
While the North Fulton Community Improvement District aspires to develop communities that are both vibrant and sustainable, scaling with the rapid growth that North Fulton’s economy brings can present many challenges. In this episode of Thrive Y’all, Rocket IT shines the spotlight on the North Fulton CID‘s Program Coordinator, Alex Battle, to learn about the organization’s upcoming expansions.
Internet Explorer’s Massive Zero-Day Vulnerability | Sync Up With Rocket IT
Still using Internet Explorer? If so, it’s time to reconsider as a new zero-day vulnerability within the web browser can provide hackers with complete control of your PC from anywhere in the world.
Bluetooth Vulnerability Impacts Billions of Devices | BrakTooth | Sync Up With Rocket IT
Bluetooth allows us to quickly connect headphones, keyboards, and gaming controllers to our computers. And now, thanks to a new vulnerability named BrakTooth, it also provides hackers with a means to exploit the wireless connectivity of nearly one billion devices.
Apple, Amazon, Google, & Microsoft Pledge Billions to U.S. Cybersecurity | Sync Up With Rocket IT
Recent headlines have shown the impact cyber attacks can have on critical U.S. infrastructures. But now, the gloves are off as Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon promise the White House billions of dollars to fight cyber terrorism.