Blog Business Continuity Planning: How to Prepare Your IT Systems for Disasters April 26, 2023 by Vertical Axion As a business owner, you know that unexpected events can happen anytime. Natural disasters, cyberattacks, and even human mistakes can all harm your IT systems. This damage can lead to downtime and cost your business money. A good business continuity plan is vital to keep your business strong and able to bounce back when tough […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice General Interest Security Technology
Blog AlienFox Malware: The Swiss Army Knife of Cloud Attacks April 25, 2023 by Vertical Axion Researchers at SentinelLabs have uncovered a new, modular malware toolkit called “AlienFox.” Cybercriminals use AlienFox to breach email and web hosting services. It compromises misconfigured hosts on cloud platforms and takes sensitive data. You can often find this new toolkit in Telegram groups. Researchers call AlienFox a “Swiss Army knife” toolkit because of its versatility. […] Read more » Data Breach Phishing Ransomware Security Technology News
Blog The Risks of IoT Devices: How to Secure Your Business April 24, 2023 by Vertical Axion The Internet of Things (IoT) is a growing network of devices connected to the internet and each other. These include smart tools, security devices, wearables, and appliances. These devices make people’s lives easier and more convenient. But they can also come with security risks that put businesses in danger. Cyberattacks on IoT devices are increasing, […] Read more » Malware and Virus Protection Phishing Security Technology News Technology Tips
Blog TMX Finance Data Breach: What You Need to Know April 21, 2023 by Vertical Axion TMX Finance has been providing underserved consumers with credit products since 1998. Unfortunately, the company suffered a massive data breach that went undetected for months. It involved all TMX subsidiaries, namely TitleMax, InstaLoans, and TitleBucks. The incident affected over 4.8 million customers across all its services. A Timeline of the TMX Finance Data Breach The […] Read more » Data Breach Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Elementor Pro’s Security Issue: How It Impacts Business Owners April 19, 2023 by Vertical Axion Elementor Pro is a popular website builder plug-in among WordPress users. Over 11 million websites use it to access professional themes, customize elements, and design forms. However, researchers have discovered some security issues with the extension that users should be wary of. The Possible Risks of Elementor Pro’s Security Flaw Elementor Pro’s security flaw allows […] Read more » Security Technology News
Blog OneNote’s Critical Security Update: Protecting Your Business from Malware April 18, 2023 by Vertical Axion File attachments are one of the most common ways that computer malware spreads. As a result, Microsoft recently announced a critical security update for its note-taking app, OneNote. The update aims to protect users from malware on OneNote. Up to 120 file extensions will be blocked. Microsoft seeks to align OneNote’s security measures with its […] Read more » Malware and Virus Protection Microsoft Security Technology News
Blog The Importance of a Strong IT Infrastructure for Businesses April 17, 2023 by Vertical Axion As a business owner, you know that your company’s success relies on many factors. A robust IT infrastructure is one of the most crucial elements for continued growth and stability. Your IT infrastructure is like the backbone of your business. It supports everything, from everyday tasks to crucial decisions. Having a well-designed IT infrastructure is […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Customer Engagement Employees Security Small Business Technology
Blog Simplifying Cybersecurity: Microsoft’s Security Copilot AI Assistant April 15, 2023 by Vertical Axion Microsoft released a game-changing way to protect against cyberattacks. This AI-powered assistant, called Security Copilot, can find threats faster than ever. It could revolutionize how businesses keep their digital assets safe. Security Copilot uses OpenAI’s GPT-4. Microsoft’s “security-specific” AI model is also part of its structure. Security Copilot is designed to better summarize and make […] Read more » Malware and Virus Protection Microsoft New Technology Security Technology News
Blog Stay Safe from Silent Cyberattacks on IoT Devices April 12, 2023 by Vertical Axion American university researchers uncovered a new cyberattack called Near-Ultrasound Inaudible Trojan (NUIT). It threatens devices with voice assistants, launching completely silent attacks. Fortunately, researchers exposed the vulnerability before threat actors could exploit it. The discovery is a warning to everyone to take the necessary precautions. How Inaudible NUIT Attacks Work While human ears can’t detect […] Read more » Business & Finance General Interest Recent News Security Technology Technology News
Blog Protect Your Business from the Latest Emotet Phishing Scam Targeting Taxpayers April 10, 2023 by Vertical Axion Scammers will use anything to target businesses, including tax forms. A new phishing campaign is spreading a malicious program disguised as documents from the IRS. With the tax season in full swing soon, business owners must take extra precautions to protect sensitive company data. Emotet Phishing Campaign Targets Taxpayers Emotet is one of the most […] Read more » Business & Finance Phishing Recent News Security Technology Technology News