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March 20, 2025 / March 20, 2025 by Vertical Axion
What would happen if hackers targeted your business today? Cyber threats are on the rise and can impact establishments of all sizes. Keep reading and learn why cybersecurity for business owners has become essential. Every Business Is a Target in Today’s Digital Landscape Crime isn’t happening in alleys anymore. It’s online. Hackers target companies daily […]
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March 15, 2025 / March 15, 2025 by Vertical Axion
The rules for downloading new applications for mobile devices seem simple: download apps from official platforms and avoid anything from an unknown source. However, the discovery of new malware in apps from these trusted platforms has security experts reminding businesses to be extra careful about the tools they use. The possibility that any app can […]
March 14, 2025 / March 14, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Have you ever wondered how hackers get your email address? They use many tricky methods, but thanks to security researchers Brutecat and Nathan, they can’t use your YouTube account to find them. The researchers notified Google that a YouTube security flaw could expose billions of email addresses and open them to phishing attacks. How YouTube […]
March 11, 2025 / March 11, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Hackers never stop looking for ways to steal data from your business. Now, they’ve turned their attention to leveraging SVG files, a type you would never suspect. These seemingly harmless image files are the source of a recent spate of SVG phishing attacks to bamboozle people into sharing their Office 365 login credentials. If your […]
March 7, 2025 / March 7, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Imagine this: you get a call from your CEO asking you to wire a large sum of money to a foreign bank account. It’s unusual but comes directly from them, so you do it. Later, you learn it wasn’t your CEO on the other end of the line but a criminal using deepfake technology to […]
March 6, 2025 / March 6, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Email remains hackers’ first choice for launching attacks on unsuspecting companies because it’s easy, inexpensive, and effective. Phishing messages take advantage of the weakest link in any security strategy—humans—and for every tool security experts develop to close that gap, cybercriminals find a way around it. Hidden text salting is the latest approach to thwarting email […]
March 5, 2025 / March 5, 2025 by Vertical Axion
There’s no question that generative AI (GenAI) affects businesses of all sizes. But for all the good news — increased productivity, more accurate data analysis, streamlined operations, etc. — there’s plenty of bad news, too. IT security professionals report that GenAI cyber attacks are skyrocketing, creating a greater concern than data breaches. The latest Splunk […]
March 4, 2025 / March 4, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Heads up: If your company uses OneDrive for Business to store critical documents in the cloud, they may not be as secure as you think. According to security expert Brian Maloney, Microsoft is not adequately securing data on user’s devices, which could present a massive security risk if that device becomes compromised. Without adequate OneDrive […]
March 3, 2025 / March 3, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Cybercriminals will stop at nothing to infiltrate organizations, and phishing attacks remain one of their most common — and successful — approaches. Despite efforts to build awareness and train people to recognize fake messages, hackers are still successfully impersonating individuals and brands and tricking recipients into divulging sensitive information. Microsoft Teams is a popular target […]
March 1, 2025 / March 1, 2025 by Vertical Axion
It might be a new year, but cybercriminals are still up to their old tricks —including exploiting previously unknown security flaws in operating systems to launch attacks on businesses. Finding and patching these vulnerabilities is a priority for technology providers. In that vein, the first Apple zero-day patch of 2025 appeared in late January. If […]
February 28, 2025 / February 28, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Suppose your team uses Google extensions for daily workflows around your business. In that case, you’ll want to pay attention to the new Chrome Web Store for Enterprise users. Could the launch of this new feature mean your IT security team gains more control over the extensions allowed on your network? Yes — on top […]
February 27, 2025 / February 27, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Cybersecurity incidents continue to keep pace with technological advancements, and the more sophisticated and insidious criminals become, the more these breaches and hacks cost companies. Recent data from IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report indicates that the average attack cost in 2024 hit $4.8 million, a devastating outcome for many businesses. The increase in […]
February 25, 2025 / February 25, 2025 by Vertical Axion
New innovations have transformed businesses, such as cloud computing, and there are no signs of slowing down. However, while companies initially jumped on the cloud bandwagon to maximize scalability and flexibility, many are rethinking that approach. A survey from Citrix revealed that 42% of companies have moved at least half their cloud-based workload out of […]
February 22, 2025 / February 22, 2025 by Vertical Axion
We’ve all seen questionable ads online. Whether they claim a problem with your computer, promise amazing results for everything from weight loss to wrinkle reduction, or offer something that seems too good to be true, we all like to think we know how to avoid trouble. Unfortunately, today’s malvertising attacks are more insidious than ever. […]
February 21, 2025 / February 21, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Nothing has caused more excitement and led to more technological innovation than the explosion of AI. However, for all the advances that machine learning brings to productivity and decision-making, it has a major downside: cybersecurity risks. Businesses often underestimate (or outright ignore) the security risks of adopting new solutions and don’t understand how network segmentation […]
February 20, 2025 / February 20, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Are you prepared to respond if you turn on your business computers only to find that a ransomware attack has them locked down, rendering your network inaccessible unless you meet the hackers’ demands? Do you have the resources to get the system back up and running and handle the fallout? Even if you don’t pay […]
February 19, 2025 / February 19, 2025 by Vertical Axion
If your company is developing and deploying AI applications, you need to be aware of a new tool from Cisco. The company’s AI Defense solution helps companies build secure AI apps so you can confidently move forward with your initiatives. What Is Cisco AI Defense? Although AI technology is progressing rapidly, many companies that want […]
February 18, 2025 / February 18, 2025 by Vertical Axion
A recent successful hotel management hack that compromised data from several major hotel chains highlights the many potential ways attackers can go after your business data and underscores the importance of mitigating risk across digital supply chains. In other words, hackers won’t always go after your company data directly but rely on your partners’ security […]
February 17, 2025 / February 17, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Is your establishment prepared for the next generation of connectivity? 5G and business now go hand in hand for unprecedented growth. Keep reading and learn how this ultra-fast network can take your operations to the next level. What Is 5G? Mobile providers introduced 5G by upgrading the antennas of existing cell towers, utility poles, and […]
February 15, 2025 / February 15, 2025 by Vertical Axion
What would you do if cybercriminals held your company data hostage? Unfortunately, these incidents are becoming more commonplace. Prepare for the growing threats. Keep reading to learn more about ransomware and resilience. What Is Cyber Resilience? Traditional security strategies focus solely on defense. Cyber resilience takes this further by helping businesses recover successfully when things […]
February 14, 2025 / February 14, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Why does talking about cybersecurity feel like decoding another language? Obscure terms can leave even the most tech-savvy professionals scratching their heads. Business owners need to take action before their operations take a hit. Keep reading to learn more. Communication Problems Across the Board Acronyms slow down communication and create gaps in understanding. For example, […]
February 12, 2025 / February 12, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Does your business use Moxa cellular routers, secure routers, or other network security devices? Are you aware of the two critical security updates from the Taiwanese manufacturer? These faulty Moxa devices could directly affect your operation. The firmware in these devices is vulnerable to security bugs. Hackers can escalate security privileges to get root-level access, […]
February 11, 2025 / February 11, 2025 by Vertical Axion
How competitive is your business in embracing artificial intelligence and integrating these technologies into your daily operations? Mastering AIOps offers opportunities. You can make better decisions, streamline your business operations, and grow your brand faster — but only if you overcome resource and skill restraints. IT management realities, particularly crisis mitigation, force many companies to […]
February 10, 2025 / February 10, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Many business owners like yourself provide employee benefits like retirement, dental, and accident insurance policies. One of the top financial service companies that offers this and more is MetLife, which functions globally. Suppose MetLife is, in fact, your insurance provider. In that case, you’re probably wondering about the recent alleged attack that the company has […]
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