Blog Say Goodbye To The Apple iPod June 3, 2022 by Vertical Axion It is the end of an era. Apple recently announced that they were discontinuing the legendary iPod, which is now in its 7th generation of production. When first released more than fifteen years ago, the iPod was an instant smash hit that almost singlehandedly created the digital music industry, moving it from the shadowy frontier […] Read more » Apple General Interest Recent News Technology News
Blog Is your business making these cyber security mistakes? June 2, 2022 by Vertical Axion It feels like every day we’re being warned about a new threat to our cyber security, doesn’t it? That’s for good reason. Last year, ransomware attacks alone affected 81% of US businesses. And the cost of cyber-crime is estimated to hit $10.5 trillion by 2025, according to the ‘2022 Cybersecurity Almanac’. But we’re still seeing […] Read more »
Blog Scheduling your “big rocks” first June 2, 2022 by Vertical Axion It often feels like there is not enough time in the day. As a business owner, this is a common sentiment I hear from my team and other professionals I work with. If I am being honest, it is one I often spout off too. It’s the adult version of ‘the dog ate my homework’ […] Read more »
Blog Windows 11 May Release New Feature For Copying Information June 2, 2022 by Vertical Axion If you’re a member of the Windows Insiders group, then you are likely already aware of this. If not, here’s something else to look forward to when Windows 11 is formally released. Microsoft has been experimenting with a new “Suggested Actions” feature when you copy data onto your clipboard. It all begins with Windows 11 […] Read more » General Interest Microsoft New Technology Recent News Technology News Windows Windows 11
Blog New Method Hides Malware In Windows Event Logs June 1, 2022 by Vertical Axion At least one group of hackers has learned a new trick you need to be aware of. Security researchers at Kapersky Lab have discovered a malicious campaign-in-progress that is using event logs to store malware. That is a technique that has not been seen or documented until now. This new methodology is designed for maximum […] Read more » General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Microsoft New Technology Recent News Security Windows
Blog Beware Of New Backdoor Malware Targeting Linux Users May 31, 2022 by Vertical Axion The name Kevin Beaumont may not be familiar to you, but if you’re a Linux or Solaris user, he may have just saved you a whole lot of grief. Recently, Mr. Beaumont discovered a stealthy backdoor malware that has been quietly infecting Linux and Solaris SPARC systems for more than five years. BPFdoor only parses […] Read more » General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology News
Blog New Phishing Scams Using Twitter Account Emails May 30, 2022 by Vertical Axion Hackers around the world are increasingly targeting verified Twitter accounts with emails designed to pilfer your Twitter login credentials. Verified Twitter accounts differ from standard Twitter accounts in that they sport a large blue check mark next to the user’s name, which indicates that the person who owns the account is someone of considerable influence […] Read more » General Interest New Technology Recent News Security Twitter
Blog Tricky Ransomware Encrypts Small Data But Overwrites Large Data May 28, 2022 by Vertical Axion The MalwareHunterTeam recently discovered a new ransomware operation that is particularly nasty. Called Onyx, outwardly, the operation does what most ransomware campaigns do. It gets inside a corporate network, exfiltrates the data that it wants, then seems to encrypt the rest, and then threatens to release the files to the broader public unless their demands […] Read more » Business Advice General Interest Ransomware Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Popular Service Being Used To Send Phishing Emails May 27, 2022 by Vertical Axion Google SMTP relay service is wildly popular and used every day by legions of users. Unfortunately, hackers around the world are aware of this and increasingly they’ve begun abusing the SMTP relay service. The basic idea is as follows. Some clever hackers have figured out that they can bypass email security products and deliver malicious […] Read more » General Interest Google Phishing Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Most ransomware victims would pay up if attacked again May 26, 2022 by Vertical Axion Ransomware is one of the fastest-growing cyber-crimes in the world. Last year, 37% of businesses were victims of an attack. In case you didn’t know, a ransomware attack is where cybercriminals infiltrate your network (or device) and steal your data by encrypting it. The data is still there, but you can’t access it. Then they […] Read more » cyber resilience Cyber Security Ransomware
