Blog Security Warnings Coming To Certain Google Apps To Help Users May 26, 2022 by Vertical Axion Google has been making some fantastic changes to bolster user security in recent weeks. That includes changes to their Google Play Store that will require developers to disclose exactly what data they plan to track and collect when users install the apps they create. In a related vein, the tech giant has also recently added […] Read more » General Interest Google Google Apps Malware and Virus Protection New Technology Recent News Security
Blog Three Big Companies Working On Passwordless Login Options May 25, 2022 by Vertical Axion Ask just about any IT security professional and they will tell you that weak user passwords are one of the biggest problems and most persistent threats to corporate networks. Despite years of training, re-training, and near-constant reminders to strengthen passwords, users keep making the same mistakes. They’ll re-use the same password across multiple properties. They […] Read more » Apple Google Microsoft New Technology Recent News Technology News
Blog How To Prepare For Gen Z In The Workforce Be Proactive and Update Your Cyber Security Practices May 24, 2022 by Vertical Axion Technology has evolved leaps and bounds over the last 20 years. In fact, in the next few years, the first generation to grow up with smartphones and social media, will join the workforce. It might seem like Generation Z will be the most cyber-secure generation, considering they’ve always had the Internet and other advanced technologies […] Read more »
Blog New Delivery Method For Ransomware Discovered Called Bumblebee May 24, 2022 by Vertical Axion Some interesting and disturbing changes are afoot in the hacking world. It appears that the TrickBot gang is now working for the Conti Syndicate. TrickBot is a well-known group of botnet developers responsible for the creation of the BazarLoader. BazarLoader has been used by Conti in the past as their delivery system of choice when […] Read more » General Interest Ransomware Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Microsoft Edge Browser To Get Free Limited VPN May 23, 2022 by Vertical Axion There’s a big change coming to the Microsoft Edge browser. Big enough that it may prompt some users to switch to Edge. Recently, Microsoft announced that they’ll be adding a free built-in VPN (Virtual Private Network) service to Edge as part of a long-anticipated security upgrade. Called “Edge Secure Network,” the Redmond giant is currently […] Read more » General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Microsoft Microsoft Edge Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Many IOT Devices At Risk Due To DNS Vulnerability May 21, 2022 by Vertical Axion How many “smart” devices do you have connected to your home or company network? It’s probably a higher number than you originally estimated. However large that number is, it pays to be aware that IoT devices are some of the least secure devices available on the market today, which makes them the weakest link in […] Read more » Security Technology News
Blog Users Without Internet Explorer Updates Are Vulnerable To Malware May 20, 2022 by Vertical Axion Researchers at Bitdefender have discovered a new malware campaign. This one uses an attack method that has fallen out of favor in recent months, called the Exploit Kit. Exploit Kits used to be all the rage. Flash Player was a popular target for Exploit Kit based attacks but it is now a thing of the […] Read more » Browsers General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Learning and growth is a journey, not a destination May 19, 2022 by Vertical Axion We have a couple of core values at CW IT Support that aligns with the phrase, “If you aren’t growing, you are dying.” One is Constant and Never-Ending Improvement and Development (sharpening the saw, so to speak). The other is Growth and Profitability for the sake of our clients, our team, our community, and the […] Read more »
Blog Google Assistant Tool Will Automate Password Changes May 19, 2022 by Vertical Axion A handy new Google Assistant is coming soon to a device near you. The new feature is designed to automate the frustrating and often time-consuming task of changing your passwords after a breach. This information is according to a tweet from Max Weinbach and a separate report from a group called the Android Police. Google […] Read more » General Interest Google New Technology Recent News Security
Blog Amazon Kindle Will Soon Support ePub Standard Files May 18, 2022 by Vertical Axion Do you own an Amazon Kindle? If so, you’re probably already aware of one of the major frustrations with the product. Kindles are amazing but they don’t support the epub file format. Of course, epub is the format that just about everybody else on the planet other than Amazon sells e-books in. The company has […] Read more » Amazon General Interest New Technology Recent News Technology News
