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December 5, 2024 / December 5, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Is your establishment’s surveillance system as secure as you think? Gone are the days when these security measures were a set-and-forget solution. Hackers have learned to take advantage of and breach CCTV camera flaws. Keep reading to learn more. How They Do It The cybersecurity research company GreyNoise discovered these attacks through an advanced AI […]
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December 4, 2024 / December 4, 2024 by Vertical Axion
How often have you seen a company without an online presence? Your answer is likely, “Not very often.” Owners at any level will have at least one social media page that connects them to their customers online, even if they don’t have a digital store for online shopping. Despite the hope that infiltrations had abated, […]
December 3, 2024 / December 3, 2024 by Vertical Axion
How many passwords do you have? Or better yet, how many services or accounts do you have that require you to set a username and password for security? Most people believe that passwords are effective in keeping information secure. A recent survey from hardware security key provider Yubico revealed that 39% of people believe passwords […]
December 2, 2024 / December 2, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Cybercriminals will stop at nothing in their quest to steal from innocent victims. AI tools have made launching successful attacks against their targets easier than ever. In a new twist on using generative AI in phishing attacks, hackers are impersonating OpenAI, the biggest name in the machine learning and AI landscape. The New OpenAI Phishing […]
November 30, 2024 / November 30, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Suppose your business focuses its phishing protection efforts on email. In that case, it’s time to reevaluate your enterprise security protocols and turn your attention to mobile devices. Hackers always target the easiest entry point, and most smartphones lack the defenses of PCs and laptops. Also, people tend to be less cautious on their phones, […]
November 22, 2024 / November 22, 2024 by Vertical Axion
If a disaster were to strike your business today—like a cyber attack or a major storm—how long would it take for you to get back up and running? If you don’t invest in regular data backups, recovery will likely take much longer than you think. When you consider the amount of data your business produces […]
November 21, 2024 / November 21, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Is your establishment truly safe from cyber threats? Many businesses are discovering their cloud architecture security measures aren’t as robust as they thought. With hackers becoming more sophisticated, the need for cybersecurity specialists has never increased. Sadly, though, demand keeps outpacing supply. The latest 2024 Cloud Security report by Checkpoint Software breaks down the nitty-gritty […]
November 18, 2024 / November 18, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Suppose you have an insurance policy with American Income Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of insurance giant Globe Life. In that case, you may soon receive a notification of a data breach that exposed the personal information of at least 5,000 customers. The news of the breach follows an update indicating that Globe Life faces […]
November 13, 2024 / November 13, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Suppose we didn’t have enough reasons to dread meetings. In that case, a recent rise in virtual scams using fake Google Meet invitations might be the final nail in the coffin. In this new type of phishing, hackers send out spoofed invitations to meetings and then trick recipients into downloading malware. Although these attacks primarily […]
November 12, 2024 / November 12, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Quick response, or QR codes, are ubiquitous. Businesses use them for everything from contactless access to restaurant menus and user manuals to providing payment and shopping links, making it easy for customers to access digital resources on their mobile devices. However, these codes have also created a growing security threat to businesses, as cybercriminals can […]
November 11, 2024 / November 11, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Did the recent ADT network breach leave you feeling less secure? Knowing the causes of this incident could help you narrow down the best proactive steps to safeguard your establishment. Breaking Down the Case ADT is a trusted name in alarm systems for homes and small businesses. On October 7, its representative informed the Securities […]
November 9, 2024 / November 9, 2024 by Vertical Axion
There’s no question that generative AI is fast becoming a critical tool for enterprises. However, as with any new technology, there will be some bumps as more people adopt and refine it. As anyone who uses AI tools knows, it’s not always perfect, and with the growing threat of data poisoning looming, what might be […]
November 7, 2024 / November 7, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Your business houses a lot of delicate information that hackers could use against you. From stealing login credentials and locking you out until you pay ransom to sell your credit card information and other sensitive details to others, there are many ways your company can fall apart from an attack. While zero-day surges are more […]
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 […]
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 24, 2024 / October 24, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Customer convenience is crucial to businesses, especially since this makes or breaks sales. The more options buyers have, especially at checkout, the more likely they are to complete a transaction and return to do further business. That’s why many companies like yours have digital wallets. Still, with the recent rise in stolen credit cards used […]
October 23, 2024 / October 23, 2024 by Vertical Axion
In this always-evolving digital era, business owners have more to worry about than retaining customers and observing market trends. Cybercriminals regularly search for program vulnerabilities to exploit and override poor security systems. Still, these are far from the only threats. Many believe phishing isn’t as dangerous if you can pinpoint it, but identifying it is […]
October 17, 2024 / October 17, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Hackers are looking for new ways to gain access to company networks, and the most common trick they use today isn’t a trick at all. A growing number of so-called hackers aren’t trying to break in but are waltzing through the front door using identity-oriented tactics. In response, a zero-trust cybersecurity approach is critical to […]
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 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 […]
September 27, 2024 / September 27, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Microsoft 365 is a leading platform for businesses worldwide. Investing.com says roughly 80% of Fortune 500 companies use it. The chances are your business uses it, too. However, whether your team is small or large, you’ve likely heard of and been worried about recent Microsoft attacks that are now leading the provider to crack down […]
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