Blog The Windows 11 Apps That Use Your Microphone And Camera August 1, 2022 by Vertical Axion Are you a member of the Windows 11 Insiders group? If so, then you already know that you get a sneak peek at all the cool new features the engineers at Microsoft are building into the new Operating System. If you’re not yet a member of that group, then this announcement might entice you to […] Read more » General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Microsoft Phishing Recent News Security Technology News Windows 11
Blog WordPress NinjaForms Plugin Was Force Updated Due To Vulnerability July 29, 2022 by Vertical Axion Do you run a WordPress site? Do you also use the popular forms design and management plugin called NinjaForms? If you answered yes to both of those questions, be aware that NinjaForms was recently found to have a critical security flaw. The flaw takes the form of a code injection vulnerability and impacts all versions […] Read more » Business & Finance General Interest Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Voicemail Phishing Attacks Called Vishing Are On The Rise July 28, 2022 by Vertical Axion While “vishing” is by no means a new threat, it’s not something that has ever happened with sufficient frequency to get most people’s attention. So, if you haven’t heard the term before, you’re not alone. “Vishing” is short for voicemail phishing, and it is apparently on the rise based on data collected by the security […] Read more » Android General Interest iPhone Phishing Recent News Security Technology News
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 One Of The Largest US Banks Discloses Data Breach July 26, 2022 by Vertical Axion Do you have an account with Michigan-based Flagstar Bank? As one of the largest banks in the United States, it’s quite possible that you do. If so, be aware that the company recently issued a breach disclosure notification relating to a security incident that occurred in December of 2021 when unknown attackers breached the company’s […] Read more » Data Breach General Interest Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Microsoft Believes AI Can Help Prevent Ransomware In The Future July 25, 2022 by Vertical Axion Recently, Microsoft published a fascinating blog post. In the blog post, they said they were experimenting with “novel approaches” when it comes to harnessing the power of AI to spot threats on the threat landscape before they become a problem. In particular, the company is focused on stopping ransomware attacks while they’re still in their […] Read more » General Interest Microsoft Ransomware Recent News Security Technology News
Blog You May Need To Replace Old Cisco VPN Routers July 22, 2022 by Vertical Axion Do you own one or more of the following products made by Cisco? The RV110W Wireless-N VPN Firewall The RV130 VPN Router The RV130W Wireless-N Multifunction VPN Router The RV215W Wireless-N VPN Router If so, be advised that a new and critical security vulnerability has been found that impacts your equipment. It is being tracked […] Read more » Business Advice General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology News Technology Tips
Blog Researchers Find New CPU Security Vulnerability July 19, 2022 by Vertical Axion Remember the Heartbleed scare we had a couple years back? It was a nasty side-channel attack that was somewhat exotic and difficult to pull off, and it was absolutely devastating and sent shockwaves through the entire world. Well, it’s back. In a way. While this new side-channel attack isn’t identical, it’s similar enough that the […] Read more » General Interest Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Ransomware Hackers Have Set Their Sights On Exchange Servers July 18, 2022 by Vertical Axion Microsoft Exchange servers are once more in the crosshairs of hackers around the world. Most recently, hacking groups have been specifically targeting them to deploy BlackCat ransomware. As is common among ransomware attacks, the hackers here first rifle through an infected network, looking for login credentials, proprietary information, and other sensitive files that they can […] Read more » General Interest Microsoft Ransomware Recent News Security Technology News Technology Tips
Blog New Panchan Botnet Targets Linux Servers July 14, 2022 by Vertical Axion If you’re involved with IT Security at any level and if your network includes Linux servers, keep a watchful eye out for the new Panchan botnet. It first appeared in the wilds on March of this year (2022) and its main focus seems to be targeting Linux servers in the education sector and enslaving them […] Read more » General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology News Technology Tips
