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November 4, 2024 / November 4, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Does your business keep you on the go? Sometimes, the only way to keep up is to use your mobile devices hands-free, allowing you to multitask. VoiceOver is an Apple feature that enables you to do just this, but the provider has recently revealed an Apple security flaw that could be jeopardizing personal data. Read […]
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October 31, 2024 / October 31, 2024 by Vertical Axion
When you need to print a document, you might not think about what happens once you hit the “send to printer” button. However, discovering a significant security threat stemming from a flaw in computer-to-printer communication might have you paying more attention. Researchers found a flaw in the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) that hackers can […]
October 30, 2024 / October 30, 2024 by Vertical Axion
How many messages do you receive daily via email, text, and messaging apps? More importantly, how many messages contain important information requiring action? Most likely, not very many. Message overload plagues nearly everyone in work and personal life, and it’s become a real problem for cybersecurity professionals who use multiple tools for cyber threat detection […]
October 11, 2024 / October 11, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Are you tired of juggling Chrome passwords across your company’s devices? Google PIN simplifies the process and strengthens your cybersecurity to boot. You and your crew can focus on daily operations without worrying about password management. More Passwordless Options Traditional passwords have their flaws. Remembering them, risking weak combinations, and regularly changing them feels like […]
October 10, 2024 / October 10, 2024 by Vertical Axion
TikTok might be the hottest social media platform in the world. Still, it’s spreading more than dance videos and questionable recipes. Hackers have found a way to use the site for their phishing campaigns, hiding malicious links in user bios to steal Microsoft 365 login credentials. The TikTok links exploit user trust in the platform […]
October 8, 2024 / October 8, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Do you know the world record for crossing the English Channel on foot? Or the last time someone carried the Golden Gate Bridge across Egypt? These are, without a doubt, ridiculous questions. Still, when users asked chatbots for the answers, the models produced legitimate-sounding responses. These answers are AI hallucinations, a massive problem within text […]
October 7, 2024 / October 7, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Is your establishment prepared for the latest cybersecurity challenge? Microsoft has raised the alarm over a new ransomware threat from Vice Society (Vanilla Tempest) targeting the healthcare industry. This isn’t just a tech problem; it’s a business survival issue. Protecting sensitive data and maintaining brand trust go hand in hand, so staying on top of […]
October 4, 2024 / October 4, 2024 by Vertical Axion
X (formerly Twitter) is re-upping its commitment to being a secure platform by going on a hiring spree. Two years after Elon Musk took over the company and slashed staffing in the “trust and safety center” by almost 50%, the social media powerhouse recently posted two dozen cybersecurity and trust and safety jobs. Musk purchased […]
October 3, 2024 / October 3, 2024 by Vertical Axion
No one wants hackers, especially business owners, to access their most precious data. Google aimed to help with an update to its Chrome web browser—Chrome 127—in July 2024, which included an info stealer malware block. Available to all 3.5 billion web browser users, the improved tool aimed to stop hackers from accessing sensitive data stored […]
October 1, 2024 / October 1, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Zoom is an integral part of the modern business environment. Although it remains a videoconferencing tool at its core, the company is moving toward offering more office software by introducing Zoom Docs to the platform’s Workspace all-in-one collaboration center. Launched in October 2023, Zoom Docs is the company’s first foray into word processing. In addition […]
September 26, 2024 / September 26, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Suppose your company uses Cisco’s Smart Licensing Utility or Identify Services Engine. In that case, you must know two critical security patches and one medium security update. Without these key software updates, criminals can log in to or take over your device to steal data, access sensitive information, and escalate their privileges to wreak more […]
September 23, 2024 / September 23, 2024 by Vertical Axion
The 2024-2025 school year is underway, and parents are sending their kids back to school with fresh notebooks, pencils, and lunch boxes. But there’s one school supply that many parents didn’t think of: cybersecurity awareness. It might sound far-fetched, but your school is at risk for a cyberattack. Nothing is sacred when it comes to […]
September 20, 2024 / September 20, 2024 by Vertical Axion
When cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike released an automatic update to its vulnerability scanner Falcon Sensor on July 19, 2024, the last thing it expected was to bring major industries worldwide to a grinding halt. Unfortunately, a logic error within the update caused the Windows operating system within millions of devices to stop working, giving users the […]
September 19, 2024 / September 19, 2024 by Vertical Axion
After the recent CrowdStrike issue affected thousands of computers worldwide and stopped entire industries for days, it’s easy to see why you might be hesitant to install updates to your operating system and cybersecurity programs. But you can’t ignore the August 27 Patch Tuesday Windows update, which includes a critical security fix that could protect […]
September 17, 2024 / September 17, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Suppose your company uses the popular messaging platform WhatsApp for Windows. In that case, you need to be aware of a potentially critical security flaw that puts your company at risk for a disruptive and costly breach. Users discovered the flaw in June 2024. It allows certain risky file types to run natively on the […]
September 12, 2024 / September 12, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Suppose you use Microsoft Teams for work, school, and at home to communicate and collaborate with friends and family. In that case, you’ll welcome the latest update from the software giant: you no longer have to use separate apps for your personal and professional accounts. From now on, you only need to access a single […]
September 11, 2024 / September 11, 2024 by Vertical Axion
If you’ve ever been on a Zoom call and thought, “It would be great if more people could join in,” you’re in luck. The biggest name in video conferencing software just announced that event organizers can host up to one million attendees on a single-use webinar, significantly increasing from the previous maximum capacity of 100,000. […]
September 10, 2024 / September 10, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Companies regularly merge businesses to reap the benefits they can offer one another. As a business owner, you’re likely no stranger to this, and neither is Microsoft since they’ve recently formed a partnership with Lumen Technologies. Microsoft partnered with Lumen to meet the ever-growing demand for its data centers, and businesses like yours will reap […]
September 9, 2024 / September 9, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Suppose you use Microsoft productivity apps like Microsoft Word for Mac. In that case, you need to know about a new report from cybersecurity researchers from Cisco Talos. According to the latest report, many of the most common Microsoft apps on MacOS have a significant vulnerability that could put your sensitive data at risk for […]
August 30, 2024 / August 30, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Just when you think you understand the latest malware campaigns and cybercrime tactics, a new one pops up that is even more insidious. Case in point: A recently discovered attack launches a sophisticated info stealer to collect unprecedented sensitive information from device folders and browsers. This current malware outbreak is particularly dangerous because it uses […]
August 27, 2024 / August 27, 2024 by Vertical Axion
For decades, emailing has been one of the fastest ways to communicate with others, especially in business, as workers and employers use it for collaboration efforts. However, emails are the modern-day version of hand-written letters; sometimes, it’s hard to find the right words or place to start. But with the new Proton AI writing tool, […]
August 26, 2024 / August 26, 2024 by Vertical Axion
One of the most common cybersecurity tips for any business is to keep your antivirus protection updated. However, if you are the target of a new and dangerous form of malware, that might not be enough. Sophos security researchers recently revealed that cybercriminals are using a new malware capable of turning off antivirus protection called […]
August 2, 2024 / August 2, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Security leaks happen daily, with hackers evolving their methods and proving more creative with every emerging attack, especially toward business owners with a lot of sensitive data. But on July 4, the cybersecurity community noticed a massive leak of passwords rivaling any that’s come before. The RockYou Sequel No One Wanted To See You might […]
July 12, 2024 / July 12, 2024 by Vertical Axion
When running a business, you can use all the help you can get. That’s why many companies like yours have relied on Microsoft Copilot to help them with anything from creating and altering documents to sifting through an overloaded inbox. These AI tools and technology have proved invaluable in business, but that will no longer […]
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