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August 25, 2022 by Vertical Axion
If you own a Lenovo laptop, be aware that researchers at ESET have recently discovered a trio of bugs reported to Lenovo that could allow an attacker to disable security features and hijack your operating system. The issues are tracked …
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August 23, 2022 by Vertical Axion
The Internet of Things (IoT) has seen explosive growth in recent years. If you like, you can now build your own smart home with intelligent toasters, washing machines, dishwashers, and refrigerators. They are all connected to your home network, and …
August 22, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Security researchers at Unit 42, a division of Palo Alto Networks, have been tracking the efforts of a massive campaign aimed at Elastix VoIP telephony servers. They are used by companies of all shapes and sizes to unify their communications, …
August 19, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Do you own a device running macOS Monterey 12.5.1, or iOS/iPadOS 15.6.1? If so, you’ll want to download and install the latest patches as soon as possible. Apple recently released a small but critical security update aimed at fixing a …
August 18, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Analysts at Red Canary Intelligence have recently spotted a Windows worm on hundreds of networks belonging to a wide range of organizations around the world. Dubbed “Raspberry Robin” by the research team that discovered it, this worm spreads via infected …
August 16, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Another week, another Microsoft “End of Life” reminder to write about. This time, it’s Windows Server 2012 R2. If you’re a user, then you’re probably already aware of the looming deadline. If you’ve blocked it out of your mind, or …
August 15, 2022 by Vertical Axion
If you are still using Windows 8.1 and if you’ve somehow managed to avoid seeing the parade of notices Microsoft has been sending out, you should know that the end is nigh. Support for the aging OS will end on …
August 13, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Twilio is the Cloud Communications Company. They are the latest to fall victim to a data breach. The company recently disclosed that some of its customer data was accessed by unknown attackers who gained access to the system by stealing …
August 12, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Are you a fan of NFTs? If so, you’ve probably heard of OpenSea, which is the largest marketplace for non-fungible tokens. If you have an account there, be aware that recently the company disclosed that their network had been breached …
August 10, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Do you have a Twitter account? Have you been patting yourself on the back while assuming that your identity was a secret, allowing you to ply the waters of Twitter in anonymity? Unfortunately, that’s probably not the case. Recently, Twitter …
August 9, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Researchers at Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs recently spotted evidence of a highly sophisticated and tightly targeted campaign aimed at SOHO (small office/home office) routers across both Europe and North America. Based on the evidence the team has collected thus far, …
August 5, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Researchers at Trustwave have shed light on a recently discovered phishing campaign revolving around Facebook Messenger bots. If you don’t spend much time on social media, chatbots are programs designed to impersonate live people and are usually relegated the task …
August 4, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Hackers found a new way to slip malware past your defenses. Researchers around the world have spotted a curious new campaign designed to scare victims by sending them emails warning of copyright infringement. The email begins by warning that the …
August 2, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Recently, Microsoft added a new feature for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) which has fans of the product cheering. Once the new “Mobile Network Protection” feature is enabled on the iOS and Android devices you want to monitor, the security …
August 1, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Are you a member of the Windows 11 Insiders group? If so, then you already know that you get a sneak peek at all the cool new features the engineers at Microsoft are building into the new Operating System. If …
July 29, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Do you run a WordPress site? Do you also use the popular forms design and management plugin called NinjaForms? If you answered yes to both of those questions, be aware that NinjaForms was recently found to have a critical security …
July 28, 2022 by Vertical Axion
While “vishing” is by no means a new threat, it’s not something that has ever happened with sufficient frequency to get most people’s attention. So, if you haven’t heard the term before, you’re not alone. “Vishing” is short for voicemail …
July 27, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Data security isn’t something that’s at the forefront of most people’s minds, but it probably should be. These days, we use far more than just our trusty laptops and desktops to do real, meaningful work. Most people have a plethora …
July 26, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Do you have an account with Michigan-based Flagstar Bank? As one of the largest banks in the United States, it’s quite possible that you do. If so, be aware that the company recently issued a breach disclosure notification relating to …
July 25, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Recently, Microsoft published a fascinating blog post. In the blog post, they said they were experimenting with “novel approaches” when it comes to harnessing the power of AI to spot threats on the threat landscape before they become a problem.…
July 22, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Do you own one or more of the following products made by Cisco? The RV110W Wireless-N VPN Firewall The RV130 VPN Router The RV130W Wireless-N Multifunction VPN Router The RV215W Wireless-N VPN Router If so, be advised that a new …
July 19, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Remember the Heartbleed scare we had a couple years back? It was a nasty side-channel attack that was somewhat exotic and difficult to pull off, and it was absolutely devastating and sent shockwaves through the entire world. Well, it’s back. …
July 18, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Microsoft Exchange servers are once more in the crosshairs of hackers around the world. Most recently, hacking groups have been specifically targeting them to deploy BlackCat ransomware. As is common among ransomware attacks, the hackers here first rifle through an …
July 14, 2022 by Vertical Axion
If you’re involved with IT Security at any level and if your network includes Linux servers, keep a watchful eye out for the new Panchan botnet. It first appeared in the wilds on March of this year (2022) and its …
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