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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
March 11, 2025 / March 11, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Hackers never stop looking for ways to steal data from your business. Now, they’ve turned their attention to leveraging SVG files, a type you would never suspect. These seemingly harmless image files are the source of a recent spate of …
March 7, 2025 / March 7, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Imagine this: you get a call from your CEO asking you to wire a large sum of money to a foreign bank account. It’s unusual but comes directly from them, so you do it. Later, you learn it wasn’t your …
March 6, 2025 / March 6, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Email remains hackers’ first choice for launching attacks on unsuspecting companies because it’s easy, inexpensive, and effective. Phishing messages take advantage of the weakest link in any security strategy—humans—and for every tool security experts develop to close that gap, cybercriminals …
March 5, 2025 / March 5, 2025 by Vertical Axion
There’s no question that generative AI (GenAI) affects businesses of all sizes. But for all the good news — increased productivity, more accurate data analysis, streamlined operations, etc. — there’s plenty of bad news, too. IT security professionals report that …
March 4, 2025 / March 4, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Heads up: If your company uses OneDrive for Business to store critical documents in the cloud, they may not be as secure as you think. According to security expert Brian Maloney, Microsoft is not adequately securing data on user’s devices, …
March 3, 2025 / March 3, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Cybercriminals will stop at nothing to infiltrate organizations, and phishing attacks remain one of their most common — and successful — approaches. Despite efforts to build awareness and train people to recognize fake messages, hackers are still successfully impersonating individuals …
March 1, 2025 / March 1, 2025 by Vertical Axion
It might be a new year, but cybercriminals are still up to their old tricks —including exploiting previously unknown security flaws in operating systems to launch attacks on businesses. Finding and patching these vulnerabilities is a priority for technology providers. …
February 28, 2025 / February 28, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Suppose your team uses Google extensions for daily workflows around your business. In that case, you’ll want to pay attention to the new Chrome Web Store for Enterprise users. Could the launch of this new feature mean your IT security …
February 27, 2025 / February 27, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Cybersecurity incidents continue to keep pace with technological advancements, and the more sophisticated and insidious criminals become, the more these breaches and hacks cost companies. Recent data from IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report indicates that the average attack …
February 25, 2025 / February 25, 2025 by Vertical Axion
New innovations have transformed businesses, such as cloud computing, and there are no signs of slowing down. However, while companies initially jumped on the cloud bandwagon to maximize scalability and flexibility, many are rethinking that approach. A survey from Citrix …
February 22, 2025 / February 22, 2025 by Vertical Axion
We’ve all seen questionable ads online. Whether they claim a problem with your computer, promise amazing results for everything from weight loss to wrinkle reduction, or offer something that seems too good to be true, we all like to think …
February 21, 2025 / February 21, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Nothing has caused more excitement and led to more technological innovation than the explosion of AI. However, for all the advances that machine learning brings to productivity and decision-making, it has a major downside: cybersecurity risks. Businesses often underestimate (or …
February 20, 2025 / February 20, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Are you prepared to respond if you turn on your business computers only to find that a ransomware attack has them locked down, rendering your network inaccessible unless you meet the hackers’ demands? Do you have the resources to get …
February 19, 2025 / February 19, 2025 by Vertical Axion
If your company is developing and deploying AI applications, you need to be aware of a new tool from Cisco. The company’s AI Defense solution helps companies build secure AI apps so you can confidently move forward with your initiatives. …
February 18, 2025 / February 18, 2025 by Vertical Axion
A recent successful hotel management hack that compromised data from several major hotel chains highlights the many potential ways attackers can go after your business data and underscores the importance of mitigating risk across digital supply chains. In other words, …
February 17, 2025 / February 17, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Is your establishment prepared for the next generation of connectivity? 5G and business now go hand in hand for unprecedented growth. Keep reading and learn how this ultra-fast network can take your operations to the next level. What Is 5G?…
February 15, 2025 / February 15, 2025 by Vertical Axion
What would you do if cybercriminals held your company data hostage? Unfortunately, these incidents are becoming more commonplace. Prepare for the growing threats. Keep reading to learn more about ransomware and resilience. What Is Cyber Resilience? Traditional security strategies focus …
February 14, 2025 / February 14, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Why does talking about cybersecurity feel like decoding another language? Obscure terms can leave even the most tech-savvy professionals scratching their heads. Business owners need to take action before their operations take a hit. Keep reading to learn more. Communication …
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