SynchroNet Messages & Alerts
Dangerous Ransomware Reported Worldwide
Don’t fall victim to ransomware called WannaCry. We all have a share in keeping ransomware like WannaCry at bay. Please exercise caution and be skeptical of any unexpected email or action.
Read MoreMore about the WannaCry Ransomware Attack
Since WannaCry ransomware began holding hundreds of thousands of computers hostage around the world, a lot has happened. We thought we’d offer an update and yet again reiterate how to avoid paying off cybercriminals to regain access to important computer files. WannaCry, a History WannaCry came on like a giant hail storm from a clear…
Read More(Yet) Another Sneaky Phishing Scam
Do you use Google Gmail? Well you could be in someone’s crosshairs as a potential victim of a phishing scam. Here’s how it works.
Read MoreAn Employee Valentine
Since February is wrapped around Valentine’s Day, we wanted to mention how important our own staff is in showing our customers the love they deserve. To make sure our clients benefit from The SynchroNet Way, we bring in talented men and women who warmly embrace our philosophy of helping customers get the best value on…
Read MoreWalking Off a Cliff is NOT The SynchroNet Way
To be fair, Russia does contribute more to the cyber-world than a bunch of organized criminals. One example of Russian thoughtfulness is related to the Pokemon Go craze. Now, we’ve never played Pokemon Go, but it seems the game requires you to use your smartphone to locate Pokemon at random sites ranging from private homes…
Read MoreThe Latest Look at Cell Phone Health Risks
Mobile phones are staples to our modern lives. You may have been concerned to see recent headlines like this: Major Cell Phone Radiation Study Reignites Cancer Questions Cell Phone Radiation Boosts Cancer Rates in Animals “Game-Changing” Study Links Cell Phone Radiation to Cancer
Read MoreAre You Insured Against Cyber-Security Breaches?
Last month, we dedicated a newsletter article to insurance … specifically Cyber Insurance. Because this is such a complicated topic, we wanted to first remind you that no insurance policy covers everything … we’re all still responsible for taking common-sense precautions. But, as criminals grow ever more sophisticated, insurance riders like Cyber Insurance are no…
Read MoreOur Brave New World
We’ve had Roombas running around homes for several years now, sweeping and vacuuming floors. It’s easy to think of the gizmos as early versions of Rosie, the Jetson’s robot maid. But even George Jetson did his own driving (or flying, actually). But times are changing. Today, it appears self-driving cars are on the verge of…
Read MoreAbout those New Credit Cards with the Chips …
Sometime in the past year, your credit card company probably sent you a new card — one with an obvious chip installed on the front. (If you have not received one, don’t worry, you will.) The new cards are rolling out to help improve security against fraud by encrypting customer data and by creating a…
Read MorePrevention is Better than Insurance
If you deal with sensitive customer data and information, you may have considered purchasing “cyber insurance.” For those unfamiliar with the term, the International Risk Management Institute explains, “Cyber and privacy policies cover a business’ liability for a data breach in which the firm’s customers’ personal information, such as Social Security or credit card numbers,…
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