Blog Solid State Drives Get Health Monitoring In Windows 10 Update October 12, 2020 by Vertical Axion Do you have a solid state drive (SSD) inside your PC? An increasing percentage of newer models are including them, taking advantage of their better speeds, relative to HDDs. Unfortunately, a recent Microsoft Windows 10 update wasn’t very kind to SSD owners, and caused SSDs to defrag much more frequently than is recommended, which had […] Read more » General Interest Microsoft Recent News Technology News Windows
Blog Software Crack Sites Are Being Used To Distribute Ransomware October 10, 2020 by Vertical Axion Hackers have long used the lure of software cracks to infect unsuspecting users, but recently, a new group is making waves and finding significant success in using the Exorcist 2.0 ransomware to lock a user’s files and extort them. It’s a nasty combination. The user thinks he’s getting a free unlock for some piece of […] Read more » General Interest Ransomware Recent News Security Technology News
Blog New Ransomware Targeting NAS Storage Company Devices October 9, 2020 by Vertical Axion Does your business rely on QNAP NAS storage devices? If so, be aware that the company recently issued an advisory, stating that an unknown group of hackers has begun targeting them specifically with ransomware attacks. The advisory reads, in part, as follows: “QNAP Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) has found evidence that the ransomware […] Read more » General Interest Ransomware 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 Facebook And Instagram Chats And Messages Get Cross Compatibility October 7, 2020 by Vertical Axion If you use both Facebook and Instagram, either personally or in the conduct of your business, then a recent Facebook announcement regarding interoperability will make you smile. The company has been working for years toward the goal of greater interoperability among all of its core services and this is a huge step in that direction. […] Read more » Facebook General Interest Instagram Recent News Social Networking Technology News
Blog New Adobe Tool Makes Reading PDFs On Mobile Easier October 6, 2020 by Vertical Axion Reading PDFs on a smartphone can be a lesson in frustration. Even at full-screen width, most smartphone display screens are just too small to display it comfortably, which inevitably results in some awkward scrolling as you try to read whatever information the PDF contains. That’s about to change. Recently, Adobe rolled out a new AI-based […] Read more » Adobe General Interest Recent News Technology News
Blog Microsoft Considering Adding Meet Now Button For Online Meetings October 3, 2020 by Vertical Axion The Coronavirus pandemic has changed a number of things about how the world works. One of the bigger and more noticeable changes is, of course, the fact that so many people are working from home these days. They’re relying on video conferencing software in lieu of face to face meetings. This year, Google and Microsoft […] Read more » Business & Finance General Interest Microsoft Recent News Technology News Windows
Blog Running And Bicycling App May Be Sharing Personal Data October 2, 2020 by Vertical Axion Do you use the Strava app when you run or bike? If so, it may be sharing your personal information in ways you hadn’t expected. Andrew Seward, the head of Data and Product Development at Experian was out for a morning run when he noticed something so unusual that he felt compelled to tweet about it. […] Read more » 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 Corporate Networks Being Targeted By New Ransomware September 30, 2020 by Vertical Axion There’s a new threat actor on the hacking world stage, going by the name “OldGremlin”, and they’re causing some serious damage to corporate networks around the world. The group’s malware campaign seems to have begun back in March of this year (2020) and for the moment, at least, is centered in Russia. Of course, it […] Read more » Business & Finance General Interest Ransomware Recent News Security Technology News
