Blog Hackers Are Teaming Up To Wreak Havoc On Corporate Users July 4, 2022 by Vertical Axion It’s never a good thing when well-organized groups of hackers start working together, but that’s what appears to be happening. Recently, evidence has emerged that the Black Basta ransomware gang has begun tight-knit cooperation with the infamous QBot malware operation. They share the specific goal of inflicting maximum damage on corporate targets. While many different […] Read more » Business & Finance General Interest Ransomware Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Emotet Malware Will Include Credit Card Theft In Attacks July 2, 2022 by Vertical Axion If you’re involved in information security in any capacity, you’re probably quite familiar with the infamous Emotet botnet. It’s one of the most dangerous and prolific botnets out there and it is a dire threat to organizations of all sizes. The bad news is that the botnet is still being actively enhanced and is gaining […] Read more » Chrome General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology Tips
Blog Medical Service Provider Data Breach Affects 2 Million Users July 1, 2022 by Vertical Axion Depending on where you live, you may have received medical care from the Shields Health Care Group (Shields), or from a provider associated with them. If so, be aware that the Massachusetts-based medical provider specializing in PET/CT scans, MRIs, radiation oncology, and ambulatory surgical services has been hacked. The unknown hackers gained access to their […] Read more » Data Breach General Interest Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Microsoft’s taking a responsible leadership position on AI July 1, 2022 by Vertical Axion Microsoft’s decided to retire and rework an AI tool that could not only recognize our facial features, but also identify our mood. Azure Face is an emotion recognition tool. These are highly criticized by experts who believe they violate human rights. Microsoft has just published the updated version of its Responsible AI Standard. It wants […] Read more » AI Cyber Security Microsoft
Blog Beware New Windows Vulnerability With Remote Search Window Access June 30, 2022 by Vertical Axion You may not know the name Matthew Hickey, but you should thank him for a recent discovery that could save you a lot of grief. Hickey is the co-founder of a company called Hacker House. He recently discovered a flaw that could allow for the opening of a remote search window simply by opening a […] Read more » Business Advice General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Microsoft Recent News Security Technology Tips Windows
Blog Some Carrier Embedded Android Apps May Have Security Vulnerabilities June 29, 2022 by Vertical Axion Recently, Microsoft reported high severity security vulnerabilities in multiple apps offered by large international mobile service providers. What makes this especially noteworthy is the fact that these vulnerabilities aren’t app specific, but framework specific. Many carriers use the same basic framework to construct their apps and now all have been found to contain vulnerabilities. The […] Read more » Android General Interest Google Google Apps Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology Tips
Blog How This One Thing Could Wreck Your Entire Business June 28, 2022 by Vertical Axion 4 Easy Ways Your Employees Can Save Your Business From A Data Breach You probably roll your eyes whenever you get an email from a Nigerian prince asking you to transfer $25,000 to their bank account. Isn’t it also amazing (and highly coincidental) how you win the lottery from a foreign country every week? While […] Read more »
Blog Millions Of MySQL Server Users’ Data Found On The Internet June 28, 2022 by Vertical Axion Do you maintain a MySQL server? If so, you’re certainly not alone. What you may not know is that according to research conducted by The Shadowserver Foundation, (a cybersecurity research group) there are literally millions of MySQL servers visible on the internet that shouldn’t be. In all, the group found more than 3.6 million MySQL […] Read more » Business Advice Data Breach General Interest Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Hackers Are Using Personal Messages On WhatsApp To Attack June 27, 2022 by Vertical Axion Are you a WhatsApp user? If so, be aware that hackers have worked out a means of hijacking a user’s WhatsApp account and gaining access to a user’s contact list and personal messages. The attack relies on mobile carriers’ automated service to forward calls to different phone numbers, which is a service every major mobile […] Read more » General Interest Recent News Security Social Networking Technology News
Blog Microsoft Releases Multiple New Features For Teams June 25, 2022 by Vertical Axion Teams was “just another Microsoft application” before the pandemic. Thanks to Covid-19 though, demand for video conferencing solutions shot through the roof, and suddenly Teams found its groove. Microsoft had been gamely trying to bolster its popularity and the pandemic certainly helped. For more than two years, the Redmond giant has been pouring an increasing […] Read more » Business & Finance General Interest Microsoft New Technology Recent News
