Blog New Tools Available With Kali Linux 2022.3 August 27, 2022 by Vertical Axion Do you have the Kali Linux distribution running on one of the machines you own? If you’re not sure what that is, then you almost certainly don’t. Kali is a Linux distro used mostly by “ethical hackers” who use it mainly to perform security audits, cybersecurity research, penetration testing and the like. Offensive Security has […] Read more » General Interest New Technology Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Microsoft Office And Google Docs Sync For Offline Use August 11, 2022 by Vertical Axion Recently, Google announced a small but significant change to Google Docs. Now, if you have enabled offline access for files you have stored on your Google Drive, the system will auto-sync any Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, or Word files if you have opened them with Google Slides, Sheets, or Docs. This is a tremendously handy change. […] Read more » General Interest Google Microsoft New Technology Office 365 Recent News
Blog New Version Releases For iOS Devices August 8, 2022 by Vertical Axion Apple has recently announced a new string of updates for their OS family including iOS, iPadOS 15.6, macOS 12.5, watchOS 8.7 and tvOS 15.6. Bear in mind that the next version of all of these will be out in just a few months, so these updates are a bit light on features as compared to […] Read more » Apple General Interest iPhone New Technology Recent News
Blog Android And iOS Network Protection Added With Microsoft Defender August 2, 2022 by Vertical Axion Recently, Microsoft added a new feature for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) which has fans of the product cheering. Once the new “Mobile Network Protection” feature is enabled on the iOS and Android devices you want to monitor, the security platform will provide the same robust protections and notifications that your other network devices currently […] Read more » Android iPhone Malware and Virus Protection Microsoft New Technology Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Microsoft Releases Multiple New Features For Teams June 25, 2022 by Vertical Axion Teams was “just another Microsoft application” before the pandemic. Thanks to Covid-19 though, demand for video conferencing solutions shot through the roof, and suddenly Teams found its groove. Microsoft had been gamely trying to bolster its popularity and the pandemic certainly helped. For more than two years, the Redmond giant has been pouring an increasing […] Read more » Business & Finance General Interest Microsoft New Technology Recent News
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 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 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
