Blog Phishing Kit Targets US Shoppers November 23, 2022 by Vertical Axion Security experts at Akamai have discovered a campaign that uses an elaborate phishing kit. This campaign targets Americans using lures centered around holidays like Labor Day and Halloween. The kit combines several methods and employs several evasion detection techniques to prevent non-victims from visiting its phishing pages. One of the most intriguing aspects of the […] Read more » Phishing Recent News Security Technology Technology News
Blog Lenovo Patches Critical Security Flaws November 22, 2022 by Vertical Axion Lenovo reports that it has patched two critical security flaws that affected several of its ThinkBook, IdeaPad, and Yoga laptops. Lenovo is also recommending that consumers update their systems immediately. The flaws make it possible for cybercriminals to deactivate the UEFI Secure Boot tool, allowing them to load and run malicious scripts during the system […] Read more » Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology Technology News
Blog DuckDuckGo Releases App Tracking Protection Beta for Android November 21, 2022 by Vertical Axion The feature is comparable to Apple’s ‘App Tracking Transparency. However, unlike Apple, DuckDuckGo’s method does not rely on app developers’ compliance with user choice. All known trackers are blocked. According to DuckDuckGo, Android users have an average of 35 applications installed on their smartphones, resulting in between 1,000 and 2,000 monitoring attempts every day for […] Read more » Android Browsers Security Technology Technology News
Blog How To Develop Accountability In Remote Workers November 19, 2022 by Vertical Axion Accountability can be a tricky thing when it comes to your remote employees. It’s something that even seasoned managers struggle with. If that’s the boat you find yourself in, take notes! In this article, we’ll outline some simple and effective ways you can foster and develop accountability in your remote teams without having to micromanage. […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Employees General Interest Productivity Technology Tips
Blog Bypass Android Lock Screen on Pixel and Other Devices November 18, 2022 by Vertical Axion David Schütz, a cybersecurity researcher, inadvertently discovered a means to circumvent the lock screen on his fully updated Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 5 devices, allowing anybody with physical access to the smartphone to unlock it. Bypassing the lock screen on Android smartphones is a straightforward five-step method that should only take a few minutes. […] Read more » Android Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Recent Growth of Fake LinkedIn Accounts November 17, 2022 by Vertical Axion According to a KrebsOnSecurity article, the recent growth of phony LinkedIn accounts is causing an identity crisis for the business networking site and organizations that rely on it to hire and evaluate new workers. The fake LinkedIn profiles, created with content stolen from authentic accounts and AI-generated profile pictures, are giving corporate HR departments and […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice General Interest LinkedIn Recent News Technology
Blog Implementing SSO in Your Business November 16, 2022 by Vertical Axion When you’re a business owner, you always look for ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency. A single sign-on (SSO) system is a great way to simplify authentication. It allows users to access multiple applications with just one login credential, saving them time and money as well as reducing the number of lost or forgotten […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice General Interest Productivity Security Technology Technology Tips
Blog SaaS Phishing Attacks Are Increasing November 15, 2022 by Vertical Axion It’s getting easier than ever to conduct effective phishing campaigns thanks to the rise in popularity of SaaS platforms. A recently published report released by Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 revealed that the use of Software as a Service to conduct phishing attacks has surged by an incredible 1,100 percent between June 2021 and June […] Read more » Business & Finance General Interest Phishing Recent News Security Technology News
Blog VoIP Features Enhance Customer Experience November 14, 2022 by Vertical Axion There are many reasons why staff may be required to put customers on hold. However, Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology can be utilized to ensure that callers do not feel abandoned during this time. In addition, VoIP systems offer the option of entertaining customers while they wait in line. Some possibilities are playing engaging music, […] Read more » Business Advice General Interest Technology
Blog The Rise of Encryption in Businesses November 12, 2022 by Vertical Axion As our world becomes increasingly digitized, businesses are finding themselves at a greater risk of cyberattacks. One way companies can protect their data is by encrypting it. Encryption transforms readable data into an unreadable format, making it difficult for unauthorized individuals to access and interpret it. A recent survey conducted by Thales discovered that the […] Read more » General Interest Security Technology Technology News
