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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
July 8, 2024 / July 8, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Progressive web applications are valuable for business owners. These tools allow your customers or employees to view and navigate your brand’s online pages more easily than traditional apps. PWAs enhance the user experience by resizing and reformatting data for mobile …
July 1, 2024 / July 1, 2024 by Vertical Axion
In June 2024, Microsoft took action, fixing many issues its users noticed while using their programs and devices. These tech giants have been busy, from removing a specific default setting that had Windows business owners fearful for their company’s online …
June 25, 2024 / June 25, 2024 by Vertical Axion
If you’re a business owner and a long-time Apple user, you’re likely aware of and use iCloud Keychain for your company. This built-in password manager offers unique autofill, sync, and recovery features on all iPhones, iPads, and Mac products that …
June 21, 2024 / June 21, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Zoom Introduces Post-Quantum End-to-End Encryption The security features of Zoom are getting a big boost. Post-quantum end-to-end encryption (E2EE) is now available in Zoom Meetings. This new encryption standard will soon be offered in Zoom Phone and Zoom Rooms. End-to-end …
June 19, 2024 / June 19, 2024 by Vertical Axion
On May 23, 2024, a Microsoft outage caused widespread disruption to several popular services. These include Bing, Microsoft’s Copilot programming assistant, ChatGPT’s internet search, and DuckDuckGo. The outage began around 3 AM EDT and appeared to affect users in Asia …
June 18, 2024 / June 18, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Your business operates in a very different space to a few decades back. Before, everyone threw around ideas for cold calls and advertising gimmicks at in-person meetings. Today, business owners and employees are more likely to swap messages online, leverage …
June 14, 2024 / June 14, 2024 by Vertical Axion
In recent months, cybersecurity researchers have found that a new ransomware strain has been affecting certain businesses using Windows desktops and devices that are still relying on old operating systems. Below, we’ll explain how this works and what it could …
June 10, 2024 / June 10, 2024 by Vertical Axion
You’re working on a confidential project in Microsoft Edge for Business, a key piece of information appears on your screen. You instinctively hit the “Print Screen” key to capture it. However, instead of the usual screenshot, a black screen appears. …
June 6, 2024 / June 6, 2024 by Vertical Axion
In a move welcomed by IT administrators, a recent update to the Windows Update for Business deployment service offers greater flexibility in managing feature updates for Windows 11. Previously, feature updates were mandatory, downloaded and installed automatically after a short …
June 3, 2024 / June 5, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Any business owner in the modern world already knows about phishing. It has been around for decades, as criminal “conman” practices use fraudulent emails or other written items to fool readers. People believe the document derives from a legitimate source, …
June 1, 2024 / June 3, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Is your browser updated? What about your company’s preferred browser? If not, your business, employees, and customers might be facing security vulnerabilities on its various operating systems. A Recent Example of Google Chrome V8’s Cybersecurity Vulnerability Affecting All Types of …
May 8, 2024 by Vertical Axion
What if you could seamlessly boost productivity in all aspects of your business? Microsoft 365 admins make that dream a reality with a special Microsoft 365 update that could improve your professional and personal experience. Dive into what these rolling …
April 10, 2024 by Vertical Axion
Like all of Google Suite, Google Sheets is a convenient tool available to any Google user who needs it. Online collaboration tools make work smoother, so Google Sheets is rolling out an update to improve productivity: smooth scrolling. This highly …
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