Blog Some US Mercedes Customers Likely Hit With Data Breach July 14, 2021 by Vertical Axion Do you own, or have you recently test-driven a Mercedes? If so, or if you’ve created an account on their website for some other purpose, be advised that the company recently disclosed that they had been hacked. They say that the attackers made off with personal and financial information belonging to more than 1.6 million […] Read more » Branding Data Breach General Interest Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Microsoft Windows Is Working On Windows 11 Update Release July 9, 2021 by Vertical Axion Later this year, the Windows 10 era will officially come to an end with the release of Windows 11. The latest version of the OS promises a raft of new features that will offer a “Next Gen” experience. Here’s a quick overview of what you can expect to see in Windows 11 when it is […] Read more » Branding General Interest Microsoft New Technology Recent News Technology News Windows
Blog Ransomware Attackers Demand 20 Million From U.S. Kia Motors March 12, 2021 by Vertical Axion Strange things are afoot at Kia Motors America (KMA), a subsidiary of Kia Motors with more than 800 dealerships scattered across the United States. Recently the company has reported a nationwide IT outage that is impacting their mobile UVO Link apps, phone services, the company’s payment system, and a number of dealer-specific applications. If you’re […] Read more » Branding General Interest Ransomware Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Some Smartphones Hold Their Value Better Than Others Says Report February 4, 2021 by Vertical Axion Cellphones are everywhere. There are literally billions of them in service and many people have and regularly use more than one. They also represent a significant investment, and the hope is that when you buy one, it will provide you with at least a few years of reliable service and retain a fair amount of […] Read more » Android Branding General Interest iPhone Recent News Technology News
Blog Even Big Companies Like Nissan Get Hacked January 19, 2021 by Vertical Axion Even the largest companies in the world can’t claim immunity to hacking, data breaches and momentary lapses in judgment. Nissan is a classic case in point. Recently, due to a careless oversight, default admin credentials were left in place on part of the company’s network. That allowed an unknown third party to easily breach the […] Read more » Branding Data Breach General Interest Recent News Security Technology News
Blog The 2014 Home Depot Data Breach Finally Reaches Settlement December 8, 2020 by Vertical Axion Unless you’re a regular Home Depot shopper, you may have missed the fact that back in 2014, the company was the victim of a successful hacking attack that saw malware installed on the company’s POS (Point of Sale) system. The attack allowed them to collect more than 40 million records belonging to customers in both […] Read more » Branding Data Breach General Interest Recent News Security
Blog Lenscrafters And Other Luxottica Eyewear Patients Had Information Breached November 20, 2020 by Vertical Axion Luxottica is the latest company to fall victim to relentless hackers. Even if you’re not familiar with the name, if you wear glasses or contacts, you might have dealings with the company even without realizing it. As the world’s largest eyewear company, they produce all the best-known brands, including: Ray-Ban Oakley Oliver Peoples Ferrari Michael […] Read more » Branding Data Breach Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Luxury Brand Louis Vuitton Experiences Data Breach Concerns October 8, 2020 by Vertical Axion If you’re a fan of the luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton, be advised that the company recently and quietly fixed an issue on their website that may have been exploited by hackers before the company became aware of it. The problem was discovered by independent researcher Sabri Haddouche, who, following proper responsible reporting protocols, reached […] Read more » Branding Data Breach General Interest Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Popular Eyewear Provider Hit By Ransomware Attack October 1, 2020 by Vertical Axion You may not be familiar with the name Luxottica, but the Italian-based eyewear manufacturer is the largest company of its kind in the world. It has popular brands such as Ferrari, Michael Kors, Ray-Ban, Armani, Coach, and others in its expansive portfolio. Unfortunately, the company recently found itself on the receiving end of a ransomware […] Read more » Branding General Interest Ransomware Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Staples May Have Exposed Some Of Its Customer Data September 28, 2020 by Vertical Axion If you’re a customer of US retail chain Staples, you may have recently received a notification from the company regarding a problem with their Order Tracking system. According to information in the notification, the data was left exposed due to insufficient protections of the data stream accessed when a customer clicked to review their current […] Read more » Branding Data Breach General Interest Recent News Security
