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January 7, 2023 by Vertical Axion
Since October 2022, a new kind of malware has been targeting financial institutions. A widespread and powerful type of Android malware has turned its focus to online banking apps, employing keylogging capabilities to steal passwords and usernames for bank accounts, social networking accounts, and other accounts stored in your Android device. Researchers at the cybersecurity […]
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January 6, 2023 by Vertical Axion
VoIP stands for voice over internet protocol, and the technology has been around since 1993, allowing companies to save money and improve productivity. VoIP is a method that allows you to transmit phone calls from your business through a local area network instead of through traditional telephone services. As a result, companies that use VoIP […]
January 5, 2023 by Vertical Axion
Verizon, a major wireless company in the United States, has announced that it will no longer offer 3G cellular data as of December 31st, 2022. It marks the end of an era for 3G technology, a technology that has facilitated the evolution of smartphones and internet connectivity over the last two decades. It was 3G […]
January 4, 2023 by Vertical Axion
As a business owner, it’s crucial to have the right tools in place to help your business run smoothly and efficiently. One of the critical tools you’ll need is the right software. Whether you’re looking for software to help you manage finances, communicate with your team, or handle customer relationships, many options are available. So […]
January 3, 2023 by Vertical Axion
This past October, during a ransomware assault on a healthcare facility in southwest Louisiana, hackers collected and exposed the personal information of approximately 270,000 patients and workers. A ransomware organization known as the Hive has claimed responsibility for the incident. Hive and other ransomware groups are increasingly targeting organizations, stealing data before locking down systems […]
January 2, 2023 by Vertical Axion
Companies of all sizes may benefit from managed IT services since they offer a variety of technical support and maintenance services while also saving time and money. Managed IT services may benefit your company in several ways, including: Proactive maintenance: By keeping an eye on your systems and keeping them up to date, managed IT service […]
December 31, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Social media marketing is an effective tool used to promote your company online. Many people use social media channels to promote products or services; however, companies can also use social media to generate leads without advertising on search engines like Google. In addition, companies with blogs and social media pages might run sponsored posts on […]
December 30, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Maximizing Success with a Well-Designed Website A poorly designed website can significantly impact a business’s bottom line. In today’s digital age, having an online presence is crucial for attracting potential leads and making sales. Conversely, a website that is difficult to navigate or has a poor user experience can result in lost opportunities and revenue. […]
December 29, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Business email compromise (BEC) attacks are becoming widespread and present a significant risk to businesses of all sizes. These attacks involve hackers posing as trusted individuals or organizations via email to request sensitive information or financial transfers. BEC attacks often target high-level employees, such as executives or financial managers, and can be highly sophisticated. Attackers […]
December 28, 2022 by Vertical Axion
A new phishing campaign targeting Facebook users has been identified by cybersecurity firm Trustwave. In this campaign, hackers use fake copyright infringement notices to trick users into giving away their account details. The phishing messages claim that Facebook will delete the user’s account within 48 hours unless they fill out an appeal form to protect […]
December 27, 2022 by Vertical Axion
LastPass, a popular password manager, announced that an unauthorized party accessed the company’s archived backups of its production data on a third-party cloud-based storage service. According to the company’s investigation, a threat actor accessed the cloud storage environment in August 2022 with information obtained from an earlier incident. Although the threat actor did not access […]
December 26, 2022 by Vertical Axion
In late November 2022, sports betting firm DraftKings announced that it had suffered a data breach affecting approximately 68,000 customers. The company stated that the breach resulted from a credential stuffing attack, in which attackers obtained credentials from a third-party source and attempted to use them to access DraftKings accounts. According to DraftKings, the attackers […]
December 24, 2022 by Vertical Axion
For the majority of organizations, traveling to a conference may be time-consuming, expensive, and challenging. Then there’s the trip, the time away from the workplace, and the mountain of fires to put out when you return. Vendors, groups, and media sources do online webinars almost every day. Free webinars typically aim to inform both partners […]
December 23, 2022 by Vertical Axion
While public Wi-Fi can be a convenient way to stay connected while traveling, it is important to be aware of its potential security risks. If a hacker intercepts your data while using public Wi-Fi, it can result in identity theft, compromised credentials, malware exposure, or even compromise your business account. There are a few steps […]
December 22, 2022 by Vertical Axion
The FBI program tasked with ensuring critical infrastructure security has been compromised by hackers, who now offer access to the program’s data on the dark web. The breach was initially disclosed by Brian Krebs of Krebs on Security, who claims that the data was for sale on a cybercrime forum called Breached. When Krebs called […]
December 21, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Are you a business owner looking to get the most out of your Google smart home devices? If so, you’re in luck! Google has enabled its Nest products and Android OS with the initial rollout of the Matter smart home standard. This means that businesses now have the ability to link their devices with Matter […]
December 20, 2022 by Vertical Axion
What do you do when your most personal information has been compromised? This is likely the question that customers of Sequoia One asked themselves earlier this month as they were informed that the company had been hacked. Sequoia One specializes in the management of human resources, benefits, and payroll. For the past 21 years, they’ve […]
December 19, 2022 by Vertical Axion
As a business owner, it’s important to stay informed about potential vulnerabilities that could impact your organization. Recently, Cisco reported a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-20968, affecting its IP Phone 7800 and 8800 Series. This new vulnerability is caused by inadequate input validation of packets using the Cisco Discovery Protocol. In other words, a threat […]
December 17, 2022 by Vertical Axion
Google Chrome is one of the more commonly used web browsers. Over the years, though, Chrome has gained a reputation for utilizing a large portion of a computer’s memory. This can be a problem if you’re running other resource-intensive tasks and don’t want to slow things down. With the latest update for Chrome on desktop, […]
December 16, 2022 by Vertical Axion
A new version of Microsoft Edge is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. While the update is relatively small, it contains two feature upgrades and significant security fixes, including one for the Chromium engine’s “Type confusing in V8” vulnerability. Vulnerability Fix Unsurprisingly, one of the most significant improvements in this version addresses CVE-2022-4262. The flaw […]
December 15, 2022 by Vertical Axion
If you run your own business, it can take up a lot of your time. For example, you might spend hours manually posting to social media, writing emails, and much more. While these tasks aren’t necessarily hard to do – automation takes far less time and often requires less effort. An automated system lets you […]
December 14, 2022 by Vertical Axion
The year 2022 will soon be on its way out the door. It became a year full of ups and downs for many small businesses, but it still felt more promising than the past few years in the midst of the pandemic. Many small-business owners used this past year to reevaluate their IT services. Some […]
Chances are you and your employees are taking some well-deserved time off in the next few weeks. As a business owner or executive, you may find it tough to get away because your thoughts turn back to the business. To help eliminate added stress so you can enjoy time with your family and friends, or […]
Have you ever had a conversation about a topic, and then later that day you start seeing news, ads or updates about that subject, and said to yourself, “This can’t be a coincidence”? Well, you’re probably right. According to Norton, who you may remember as an antivirus software company and who now also owns LifeLock, […]
