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May 16, 2025 / May 16, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Could having cyber insurance make your establishment a bigger target for hackers? It’s a reality many companies are starting to confront. Keep reading to learn more. The New “Treasure Map” for Threat Actors Hide and encrypt the details of your cyber liability policies at all costs. New research suggests that ransomware operators often make steeper […]
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May 15, 2025 / May 15, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Business today doesn’t look like it did just five short years ago. Remote work, hybrid teams, cloud computing, AI tools, and more are transforming every aspect of how we work and conduct business. These shifts opened the door to some major wins for small and medium-sized businesses, including greater flexibility, faster collaboration, and reduced overhead; […]
May 10, 2025 / May 10, 2025 by Vertical Axion
If your business relies on mobile apps, you need to be aware of a growing risk that could put your entire enterprise in jeopardy: data leakage. All your work mobile apps, from remote collaboration tools to time tracking apps, could be exposing sensitive customer information, internal files, and even credentials that could unlock your entire […]
May 8, 2025 / May 8, 2025 by Vertical Axion
How protected is your business in today’s digital age? Threats are everywhere and only growing more sophisticated each day. Cyber hygiene is about developing good habits to keep your digital information safe. Think of it as brushing your teeth but for your devices and systems. Incorporate these straightforward practices into your current cybersecurity routine. Strengthen […]
May 7, 2025 / May 7, 2025 by Vertical Axion
What’s the weakest link in your cybersecurity strategy? It’s not your firewall or antivirus software but your people. Social engineering targets human behavior and tricks you and your employees into giving away valuable information. Learn more about it here. What Is Social Engineering? Brute force isn’t the only way to gain private information, system access, […]
May 6, 2025 / May 6, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Is your smartphone a cybersecurity risk for your business? It’s easy to overlook how much confidential information lives on your device. Hackers know this, and they’re targeting mobile phones more than ever. Keep reading to learn more. Everyday Reliance, Everyday Risk: The Smartphone Dilemma Our phones are with us all the time, both at home […]
May 3, 2025 / May 3, 2025 by Vertical Axion
How well can you and your staff detect cybersecurity threats? Microsoft reveals cybercriminals use tax-related lures to deceive companies and breach their systems. Read on and learn more about tax season malware. How Tax Season Becomes a Playground for Cybercriminals Businesses rush to organize and file taxes whenever April approaches. A flurry of emails, invoices, […]
May 2, 2025 / May 2, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Are you or your employees using Android devices for daily operations? Security risks might lurk right under your nose. Google recently addressed two critical Android vulnerabilities that could jeopardize your data. Keep reading to learn more. What Exactly Did the Google Vulnerability Patch Address? Google has shipped patches for 62 vulnerabilities, two of which were […]
April 30, 2025 / April 30, 2025 by Vertical Axion
If there’s one issue that every business has to deal with, it’s cybersecurity. No matter how small your business is and how much you want to believe that hackers wouldn’t be interested in you, the truth is that you need to take online threats seriously. Hackers aren’t targeting only giant corporations anymore: they’re going after […]
April 26, 2025 / April 26, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Can you imagine spending years building your business, only to have it compromised in seconds because you decided to use “password” as your login code? You might be thinking, “Who would do that?” According to research from password manager NordPass, more people than you might expect are using weak passwords, putting their businesses and livelihoods […]
April 25, 2025 / April 25, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of your trust in a widely used file format: PDFs. According to a new report from Check Point Research, a whopping 22% of harmful email attachments are malicious PDFs. That means at least one in every five phishing emails your business receives could carry dangerous payloads hidden inside a seemingly harmless […]
April 23, 2025 / April 23, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Cybersecurity is a priority for businesses, but the reality is that most of your employees will choose convenience over security every time. In other words, if they see security measures as a hassle when logging in to their email or other accounts, they’ll take shortcuts like using weak passwords, reusing old ones, writing them down, […]
April 22, 2025 / April 22, 2025 by Vertical Axion
SaaS (Software as a Service) forms the backbone of modern businesses in all industries. From collaboration tools to customer relationship management (CRM) systems, companies rely on these tools for day-to-day operations and projects aimed at achieving their strategic goals. But with that power and convenience comes risk, and identity-based attacks are skyrocketing. Cybercriminals no longer […]
April 21, 2025 / April 21, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Pop quiz: What type of businesses are cybercriminals’ favorite targets? If you answered giant, multi-million dollar corporations, you would be wrong. The truth is that today’s hackers and bad actors don’t always go after big companies with deep pockets. Small businesses are actually more attractive because hackers assume they only have minimal cybersecurity essentials for […]
April 16, 2025 / April 16, 2025 by Vertical Axion
In today’s digital-first world, cybersecurity isn’t just another item to check off your to-do list. It’s the backbone of your business’s survival. Without it, it’s just a matter of time before something occurs that sends your company spiraling toward a disaster it might never recover from. Cyber threats increase exponentially as you transition operations to […]
April 15, 2025 / April 15, 2025 by Vertical Axion
If you own a business, keeping your networks and data safe can feel like an endless game of Whack-a-Mole. Hackers never seem to rest, and this time, they’ve set their sights on the Cisco Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU). As it turns out, hackers have found not one but two security holes in CSLU. Your best […]
April 12, 2025 / April 12, 2025 by Vertical Axion
If you or your employees use WhatsApp, you should be aware of a recent security vulnerability that could put your company at risk. The WhatsApp security flaw allows hackers to control devices remotely and spy on user activity. WhatsApp patched the flaw, meaning updated devices are not in danger, but the cyberattack worries security experts […]
April 9, 2025 / April 9, 2025 by Vertical Axion
If you own a hospitality-related business, beware: Microsoft just warned of a new threat. Cybercriminals are ramping up attacks using messages that appear to come from Booking.com. The phishing scam gives them access to steal customers’ payment and personal data, which can mean big trouble for your company if it falls victim to an attack. […]
April 8, 2025 / April 8, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Passwords undoubtedly remain the weakest link in cybersecurity. Employees use easy-to-guess passwords or never change them, and hackers steal them using malware and phishing attacks. No wonder research from the access management company Okta reveals that more businesses are adopting biometrics to keep the bad guys out. Why Biometrics Are a Security Powerhouse for Every […]
April 7, 2025 / April 7, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Cybercriminals will take full advantage of any possible security weakness your business has to launch their attacks. That’s certainly the case with their latest trick, which exploits the hype around a rising star in the AI world – DeepSeek. As Kaspersky experts recently reported, hackers have been luring unsuspecting victims into downloading malware on fake […]
April 2, 2025 / April 2, 2025 by Vertical Axion
How prepared is your establishment for the next cyberattack? These threats have become more frequent and sophisticated than ever before. The good news is that you can take steps to stay ahead. Keep reading to learn more. The Equalizing Threat of Modern Cyberattacks Crime doesn’t just happen in seedy alleyways anymore. The digital world is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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