SynchroNet Messages & Alerts
That RFP Email May Not Be What It Seems!
Beware RFP Emails According to the Better Business Bureau Did you think we’d ever need to talk about RFP Emails? Well, it’s a new month, so there must be another cyberscam to worry about, right? Well, of course there is! This latest warning comes from the Better Business Bureau, and this con utilizes an email…
Read MoreDangerous 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.
Read MoreWho Does Ransomware Target?
Another popular enterprise for Russian cybercriminals is organizing ransomware campaigns that target Western companies and individuals. Click on a ransomware-infected link or email attachment and you’ll be helping these thieves “earn” a salary that is—on average—13 times that of average Russian wages. (In case you need a refresher, ransomware is malicious software designed to block…
Read MoreПривет из России. Вы были взломаны. (“Greetings from Russia. You’ve Been Hacked.”)
Sometimes a theme asserts itself. We didn’t start out to make Russia a focal point of this newsletter but once we selected our topics, we couldn’t help but notice a commonality. We’ll begin with something you may have heard about — the hacking of Democratic Party emails by an organization known as Guccifer 2.0. US…
Read MoreSeven Takeaways from Silicon Valley
What do you think of when you think of Silicon Valley? (Yes, it is a marvelous satirical comedy on HBO, but besides that.) Here a few words that may come to mind: technology, innovation, entrepreneurship … billionaires.
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
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