Blog Simple Tips For Securing Smart Device Data July 27, 2022 by Vertical Axion Data security isn’t something that’s at the forefront of most people’s minds, but it probably should be. These days, we use far more than just our trusty laptops and desktops to do real, meaningful work. Most people have a plethora of devices they tap into on a regular basis and take with them wherever they […] Read more » Android Apple General Interest Google iPhone Security
Blog The Surprising Ways Mobile Technology Impacts Our Lives July 16, 2022 by Vertical Axion If you grew up in the days before the internet, it’s absolutely staggering to think of all the ways that mobile technology has changed our lives (and mostly for the better). Remember when you had to pay for long distance telephone calls? That’s mostly a thing of the past. In under a minute, you can […] Read more » Android General Interest iPhone Recent News Technology News
Blog Apple Released Zero Day Hack Fix For Devices And Computers April 25, 2022 by Vertical Axion If you’re an Apple user and you have an iPhone, a Mac, or both, you’ll want to grab the company’s most recent security update. The latest release pushes out fixes for a pair of zero-day vulnerabilities that researchers have seen actively exploited in the wild. The flaws in question are being tracked as CVE-2022-22674 and […] Read more » Apple General Interest iPhone Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Upgrade Now To Fix iPhone Battery Issues April 23, 2022 by Vertical Axion Do you have an iPhone? If so, are you running IOS 15.4? If you are, you may have noticed an unusual power drain on your battery that’s dramatically shortening the life per charge. That’s the kiss of death for any handheld device and if you’re experiencing the issue, you’re not alone. The good news is […] Read more » Apple General Interest iPhone Recent News Technology News
Blog Mobile Devices Connected To Windows Known As Phone Link April 13, 2022 by Vertical Axion Microsoft recently announced that it was doing a bit of re-branding. The company’s apps that connect Android and iPhones to your Windows PC were formally called “Your Phone.” Under the new re-naming scheme, those apps will now be called “Phone Link.” Hand in hand with that change, Microsoft is also re-naming the mobile companion app, which […] Read more » Android General Interest iPhone Microsoft Recent News Technology News Windows
Blog Hackers Are Increasingly Targeting Mobile Devices March 23, 2022 by Vertical Axion Here’s a statistic you’re not going to like. Based on research conducted by cybersecurity researchers at Proofpoint, there has been a staggering 500 percent increase in malware attacks against mobile devices during the opening months of 2022. The most significant peak so far this year occurred at the end of February. Most of the malware […] Read more » Android General Interest iPhone Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Microsoft Defender Adds Cross Platform Mobile Protections February 17, 2022 by Vertical Axion Microsoft recently announced an important upgrade to Microsoft Defender. It now supports vulnerability management for both Android and iOS. The company’s announcement reads in part as follows: “With this new cross-platform coverage, threat and vulnerability management capabilities now support all major device platforms across the organization – spanning workstations, servers, and mobile devices. Threat and […] Read more » Android General Interest iPhone Microsoft New Technology Security
Blog New iOS Update Provides Fix For HomeKit Brick Issue January 25, 2022 by Vertical Axion If you have an iPhone by now you’ve almost certainly heard of the security flaw in the HomeKit protocol which allows Apple users to discover and control a wide range of Smart Devices in their home from the HomeKit dashboard. The recently discovered security flaw dubbed “DoorLock” allows an attacker to essentially brick your phone […] Read more » Apple General Interest iPhone Recent News Security Technology News
Blog A New iPhone Bug In HomeKit Could Brick Your Phone January 18, 2022 by Vertical Axion Thank Trevor Spiniolas’ sharp eyes if you own an iPhone. The independent security researcher recently discovered a critical security flaw in iOS that impacts all version from 14.7 to 15.2. If exploited, this flaw can turn your fancy phone into a very expensive paperweight, so it’s one to take seriously. Trevor discovered that by changing […] Read more » Apple iPhone Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology News Technology Tips
Blog T-Mobile Reports Scam Calls Have Increased 116 Percent Since 2020 January 8, 2022 by Vertical Axion If you’re like most cellphone users, you absolutely love the automatic call blocking feature that most companies offer as part of their standard service. A call comes in from a “suspicious” number and the phone just blocks it. That’s awesome and even better is you can add new numbers to it. So on those occasions […] Read more » Android iPhone Recent News Security Technology News