Blog When Disaster Strikes, Technology Keeps Businesses Running June 4, 2026 by Vertical Axion Are you ready for your business to shut down without warning? How would you respond to a devastating storm, cyberattack, power outage, or sudden system failure? If you don’t have an answer, you’re putting your entire operation at risk. The companies that recover fastest from disasters are usually the ones that planned and understand how […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security
Blog Internal Risks Are Overtaking External Cyber Threats May 28, 2026 by Vertical Axion Business owners expect their employees to help protect the organization’s technical systems and sensitive data. Unfortunately, internal cyber threats are now the biggest risks organizations face. While external hacking accounts for about 31% of attacks, employee misuse increased from 29% to 45% between 2024 and 2025. The good news is that businesses can take steps […] Read more » Business Advice Recent News Security
Blog New Python Backdoor Exploits Tunneling for Credential Theft May 26, 2026 by Vertical Axion Recently, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a stealthy malware framework called DEEP#DOOR that enables adversaries to quietly gain access to business systems. The malware uses hidden tunneling techniques to bypass traditional security monitoring and collect valuable login credentials from infected devices. Unfortunately, attacks like this are becoming more advanced. Businesses need to understand how Python backdoor credential […] Read more » Business & Finance Recent News Security Small Business
Blog Building a Cybersecurity Curriculum Informed by Real-World Attackers May 23, 2026 by Vertical Axion Business owners worldwide have to protect their companies and clients against cybersecurity attacks, which occur every day. Unfortunately, the gap in the cybersecurity workforce totals about 4.8 million people, leaving businesses vulnerable. While the industry faces a talent shortage, some reports suggest that technically skilled people, including teenagers and recently laid-off professionals, are turning to […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security
Blog Cloud Complexity Is Rising Faster Than Security Defenses May 15, 2026 by Vertical Axion What would happen if your cloud system suffered a breach tomorrow? These platforms bring flexibility and cost efficiency, but they also introduce new vulnerabilities. Learn about today’s cloud security challenges and the ways you can better protect sensitive data. Why Is Cloud Architecture Becoming the Default Operating Model? Have you noticed more companies adopting cloud […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security
Blog Measuring Cyber Resilience the Right Way May 12, 2026 by Vertical Axion How quickly do you think your establishment could recover from a cyber incident? Digital threats have rapidly evolved, and the risk is no longer if it will happen but when. Having an accurate cyber resilience measurement strategy in place helps companies stay operational, even when under threat. Learn more about it here. What Is Cyber […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security
Blog Third-Party Risk Is Your Biggest Security Blindspot May 7, 2026 by Vertical Axion If you still think of cyberthreats as only coming from outside your organization to break through internal defenses, it’s time to reevaluate your security posture. Third-party risk has quickly become the weakest link in otherwise solid security programs, and you could face a breach originating with a trusted vendor, SaaS platform, or subcontractor. This ranks […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security
Blog Silence Isn’t Strategy: Rethinking Modern Cybersecurity April 29, 2026 by Vertical Axion Does your team talk openly about modern cybersecurity risks? Many businesses struggle with internal communication around this sensitive topic. Learn more about this prevalent culture of silence and why you should take steps to actively combat it. Why Is Cybersecurity Still a Taboo Topic in Many Businesses? Everyone in the company structure, from high-level executives […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security
Blog Laughing Rat Malware Hacks You and Mocks You April 24, 2026 by Vertical Axion The rise of Laughing Rat malware reminds us that cyberthreats aren’t just about stolen data anymore. They have become more disruptive, more visible, and in some cases, deliberately annoying. Security researchers at Kaspersky have identified a new malware-as-a-service platform called Laughing Rat (also called CrystalX RAT) that’s raising serious concerns. It infiltrates systems and steals […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security
Blog Outsmarting the Rise of Phishing-as-a-Service April 23, 2026 by Vertical Axion Cybercrime has a new business model, and it runs smoother than most legitimate startups. Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) is quickly becoming one of the most dangerous tools in modern cybercrime. Instead of building scams from scratch, attackers can now subscribe to ready-made platforms that function much like Netflix or Amazon Prime. A monthly fee provides access to […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security
