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February 1, 2025 / February 1, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Are you the business owner of a large enterprise like Apple, Amazon, or Microsoft? If so, you (alongside those in government agencies) likely use Apache Struts 2. Unfortunately, a critical Apache Struts vulnerability may place your company, employees, and consumers at risk, which we’ll delve further into below. What Is Apache Struts 2? If you […]
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January 28, 2025 / January 28, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Has anything been more disruptive to business cybersecurity than AI’s entry into the mix? Its meteoric rise has meant that criminals possess increasingly powerful and effective tools with which to launch attacks—and businesses are prime targets. Mastering incident response is urgent, especially for business owners who would prefer to avoid the chaos that cybercriminals intend. […]
January 27, 2025 / January 27, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Since the Internet became an integral part of daily lives, scammers have attempted to use all sorts of networks to steal from unsuspecting victims. There aren’t any members of Royal families in need of assistance or foreign lottery winnings waiting for us to claim them. That doesn’t mean that hackers aren’t coming up with new […]
January 25, 2025 / January 25, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Do you ever feel like someone is watching you? If you were an employee working in an office, you could trust your instincts. Many businesses are implementing tracking tech – employee tracking tools that monitor indicators like employee office use or productivity. In our increasingly data-driven world, business owners want to leverage this information. Knowing […]
January 24, 2025 / January 24, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Your employees and customers have all visited stores and cafes or navigated public transportation systems offering patrons free Wi-Fi. Most people have happily connected to these networks, hoping for a faster connection or a quick update from work. Even so, considering the myriad of public Wi-Fi risks should spark some hesitation. Using freely available Wi-Fi […]
January 23, 2025 / January 23, 2025 by Vertical Axion
If you think back just five years, the world was completely different. Thanks to factors like the global pandemic and the rise of AI, businesses are facing disruption and change on an unprecedented scale. Unfortunately, most companies don’t feel like they have the enterprise agility to meet new challenges and adapt successfully. In today’s environment, […]
January 20, 2025 / January 20, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Business leaders have an alarming new security risk to address: AI-driven phishing threats. Surveys reveal that over half of business leaders have been targets of email phishing attempts in the last two years. These attacks are an urgent concern because hackers leverage generative AI, natural language processing, and machine learning to trick people into giving […]
January 14, 2025 / January 14, 2025 by Vertical Axion
The recent surge of tech startups focused on artificial intelligence (AI) solutions has analysts raising the alarm about the potential for mass startup failures. However, many of these new businesses don’t recognize the pitfalls of AI development. Their rush to capitalize on the technology’s hype often means they’re on a path to disaster right out […]
January 13, 2025 / January 13, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Staying on top of cybersecurity threats as a business owner is no walk in the park. These strides demand the right antivirus programs, firewalls, and security teams, to name a few. However, because online attacks are always evolving, your business relies on the right predictions to prepare for what’s coming. As luck would have it, […]
January 10, 2025 / January 10, 2025 by Vertical Axion
As a business owner in the modern era, you know that image is everything. You need your company to become successful, so you want to prove you’re heading up a reputable brand that attracts customer loyalty and invites high-end partners. Could AI ruin your reputation overnight? If you’ve never thought about AI deepfake detection as […]
January 7, 2025 / January 7, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Should generative AI systems have access to your establishment’s sensitive data? Many people seem to think so. This burgeoning new technology streamlines many tasks and makes operations cheaper, but it is important to weigh the risks. A Rising Awareness Knowledgeable consumers mean businesses need to stay ahead. Cisco’s 2024 Consumer Privacy Survey reports that 53% […]
January 4, 2025 / January 4, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Could cyberattacks wipe out your establishment in minutes? Many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) think it won’t happen to them until it’s too late. Keep reading to learn more. An Escalating Issue Crime has moved to the digital world. We tend to only hear about data breaches from massive corporations like Target and Equifax, but […]
January 2, 2025 / January 2, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Generative AI tools have changed the game for businesses in every industry. AI advancements streamline day-to-day operations by automating time-consuming and error-prone tasks, supporting rapid and informed decision-making, and more. However, as much as this revolutionary technology is a source of positive change, businesses are quickly discovering that it also comes with some downsides. In […]
January 1, 2025 / January 1, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Finding a job in today’s competitive market is difficult enough on its own. Still, with the rise of artificial intelligence, it’s becoming even more difficult. Hackers and scammers are leveraging generative AI tools, deepfake technology, and social engineering tools to attack job seekers. When successful, these AI scams can cause financial devastation and take a […]
December 31, 2024 / December 31, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Technology is always advancing and creating new ways for businesses to be more productive, efficient, and profitable. But nothing has created more buzz and opened more opportunities in less time than artificial intelligence. Small businesses and major corporations alike are only in the early stages of harnessing the potential of this powerful tool. Still, there […]
December 30, 2024 / December 30, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Software as a service is a cost-effective solution for businesses that need scalable and efficient solutions for managing all aspects of their operation. SaaS can help level the playing field, giving even small businesses access to powerful tools without a major investment in accompanying infrastructure. For all the benefits that cloud-based apps offer, they also […]
December 28, 2024 / December 28, 2024 by Vertical Axion
As technology advances, so do hackers’ techniques for breaching organizations. Case in point: The rapid expansion of AI has given threat actors a simple, inexpensive, and wildly effective means of tricking individuals into giving up sensitive information. The increasing sophistication of machine learning technology means that the potential for AI deepfake threats is also growing […]
December 27, 2024 / December 27, 2024 by Vertical Axion
What does it take to keep your establishment’s AI systems protected? This technology streamlines processes through behavioral analysis, chatbots, and predictive analytics, but it has vulnerabilities. Discover how you can address them through proper AI security. Is It Necessary? AI has many inherent hurdles you may not have considered. Cybersecurity teams tasked with protecting their […]
December 26, 2024 / December 26, 2024 by Vertical Axion
What would happen to your establishment if it suffered a data breach? Any business owner should have this concern. A cybersecurity ecosystem with many layers of protection is more important than ever. Keep reading as we lend some insight. A New Age of Collaborative Security Threat actors used to work alone, but not anymore. They […]
December 25, 2024 / December 25, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Are your establishment’s digital defenses strong enough to withstand a cyberattack? With Landmark Admin’s recent data breach making headlines, it’s a question you can’t ignore. Keep reading to learn more. Nearly A Million Affected Users Many life insurance and annuity firms have partnered with Landmark Admin for digital administrative support. The service streamlines many operations […]
December 19, 2024 / December 19, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Protecting your company’s network against ever-evolving threats is a priority. Still, the ongoing cybersecurity skills crisis presents challenges beyond staying ahead of threat actors and malware. Is your company among the majority with open cybersecurity positions? Do you worry about whether your defenses are adequate to stop an attack? Chances are, both answers are “yes.” […]
December 18, 2024 / December 18, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Your business’s IT team has an in-depth understanding of the threats that face your corporate network every day and the behaviors and practices that increase the risk of a devastating cyber incident. Your other teams, most of whom simply log into their workstations every day without much thought of what’s lurking beyond the screen, do […]
December 10, 2024 / December 10, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Many people enjoy the convenience of mobile brands when planning vacations. Hackers have taken advantage of this to implement all sorts of travel-based scams. This is frightening both to consumers—who may find themselves facing financial and emotional repercussions—and business owners—who may lose customers because of these scams. Discover travel safety tips and cybersecurity best practices […]
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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