Blog Schools in Arizona and Massachusetts Most Recent Victims of Cyberattacks February 16, 2023 by Vertical Axion Schools in Tucson, AZ, and Nantucket, MA, became the most recent targets of cyberattacks within hours of each other during the last week of January. The two attacks appear to be unrelated. The hackers behind the Tucson Unified District ransomware attack specifically mentioned low spending on crucial cyber services as a reason for infecting their […] Read more » General Interest Ransomware Recent News Security Technology Technology News
Blog Recent T-Mobile Data Breach Affects Google Fi Customers February 15, 2023 by Vertical Axion Google Fi users have received emails regarding a recent data breach at T-Mobile. From November 2022 through January 2023, hackers were able to obtain unauthorized access to data for 37 million T-Mobile customers. Google Fi, a wireless plan, uses T-Mobile networks to provide wireless service to customers. Google Fi wireless plan users also had information […] Read more » Data Breach General Interest Google Recent News Security Technology Technology News
Blog Preparing for the End of Windows 10 January 30, 2023 by Vertical Axion Businesses around the world have adopted Windows 10, one of Microsoft’s most popular operating systems. However, Microsoft will cease selling certain digital downloads of the popular operating system on January 31, 2023. The discontinuation of Windows 10 can significantly impact business operations, particularly regarding security. Businesses will continue to receive updates and support until October […] Read more » Business & Finance Microsoft Recent News Security Small Business Technology Technology News Windows
Blog Data Breach at GoTo: Encrypted Customer Information Compromised January 26, 2023 by Vertical Axion On January 23, 2023, GoTo released a statement detailing an update to the ongoing data breach investigation. Business owners should pay attention to this incident and its implications for their security practices. Details of the Hack: According to GoTo’s statement, the attack was first confirmed on November 30, 2022, involving unauthorized access to the company’s […] Read more » Business & Finance Data Breach General Interest Recent News Security Technology Technology News
Blog PayPal Hack: 35,000 Accounts Compromised in Credential Stuffing Attack January 25, 2023 by Vertical Axion On December 20, 2022, PayPal, one of the most widely used online payment platforms, confirmed that 35,000 users’ accounts had been compromised due to a security breach. An unauthorized party viewed and potentially obtained some personal information of PayPal customers between December 6, 2022, and December 8, 2022. As soon as PayPal identified the breach, […] Read more » Business & Finance Data Breach General Interest Recent News Security Technology Technology News
Blog T-Mobile Data Breach Impacts Millions January 23, 2023 by Vertical Axion The mobile phone provider recently announced that a data breach had impacted 37 million T-Mobile accounts. In a Form 8-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, T-Mobile said they realized an authorized entity obtained data via a single API on January 5, 2023. Unlike other data breach cases where customer data is sometimes […] Read more » Data Breach Mobile Carriers Recent News Security Technology Technology News
Blog Don’t Let Outdated Operating Systems Put Your Business at Risk January 20, 2023 by Vertical Axion As the New Year begins, business owners need to be aware of a significant change in the technology landscape: the end of Microsoft’s support for Windows 7 and 8.1. As of January 10th, 2023, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or technical support for these versions of its operating system. This poses a significant […] Read more » Business & Finance General Interest Recent News Security Technology Technology News Windows Windows 11
Blog Cisco Issues Warning on Security Flaws in Routers January 18, 2023 by Vertical Axion A recent report by Cisco revealed some of its routers were prone to several security flaws. As a result, business owners and their IT staff should pay close attention to the security of their networks to determine the appropriate course of action. Due to their high potential for cybersecurity attacks, end-of-life devices are particularly concerned. […] Read more » Business & Finance Recent News Security Small Business Technology Technology News
Blog Synology Issues Patch for Severe VPN Plus Server Vulnerability January 13, 2023 by Vertical Axion Synology has issued a patch for a severe vulnerability in the VPN Plus Servers that could be used to take control of systems remotely. The vulnerability, now known as CVE-2022-43931, has a top severity score of 10 on the CVSS scale and is defined as an out-of-bounds write flaw in Synology VPN Plus Server’s remote […] Read more » Business & Finance General Interest Recent News Security Technology Technology News
Blog Stolen Financial Data Used as Bait in New Phishing Scheme January 11, 2023 by Vertical Axion Hackers are baiting their victims with stolen financial data in a clever phishing scheme. Over 400,000 data points, including identity numbers, names, phone numbers, and payment records, are used to persuade consumers to click on a malicious link. This link downloads a potent virus called BitRAT that can steal passwords, spy on users, and install […] Read more » Business & Finance General Interest Phishing Recent News Security Technology News
