Blog Gmail Adds Encryption for Emails Beyond Your Organization November 3, 2025 by Vertical Axion The FBI reports that phishing emails compromise hundreds of thousands of business accounts every year, and Google is responding with a security tool that can actually stem the tide of dangerous messages: Gmail email encryption for messages that your people send outside of your organization. In short, you can now safely send end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Gmail Security
Blog Businesses Paying Ransom Still Lose Their Data November 1, 2025 by Vertical Axion Few things cause a business owner to panic like ransomware. And when systems freeze, files lock, and the business grinds to a halt, paying the ransom feels like the only way out. But new research shows that paying up doesn’t guarantee anything, especially not the safe return of your data. According to a 2024 survey […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Ransomware Security
Blog New Phishing Kit Turns PDFs Into Malware Traps October 30, 2025 by Vertical Axion Cybercriminals have a new tool to exploit businesses by tricking them into revealing sensitive information. Unfortunately, this one targets a trusted file type that most of us use daily: PDFs. Security researchers at Varonis recently discovered a dark web tool called MatrixPDF. This PDF phishing malware kit makes it disturbingly easy to turn ordinary-looking PDF […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Malware and Virus Protection Phishing Security
Blog Shadow AI Is Undermining Business Control October 29, 2025 by Vertical Axion Artificial intelligence has become part of the typical workday for most of us. From drafting reports to crunching numbers, AI tools eliminate some of the more tedious aspects of work. Who doesn’t love the chance to be creative instead of dealing with endless spreadsheets? But as with any brand-new business tool, there’s a catch. Cybersecurity […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security
Blog Are Your Employees Oversharing Company Data With ChatGPT? October 28, 2025 by Vertical Axion Artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, are changing not only how we work but also how we think about risk. These tools can boost productivity and spark creativity, but they’ve also created a new kind of cybersecurity concern. Employees oversharing company data with ChatGPT and other generative AI (GenAI) tools is a bigger risk than […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security
Blog Why Third-Party Breaches Demand Urgent Cybersecurity Action October 27, 2025 by Vertical Axion Most businesses think their security ends at their firewall. It doesn’t. When you outsource critical functions, such as cloud infrastructure, payroll processing, or customer data management, you’re handing sensitive information to another company’s security system. This could prove to be a costly mistake that damages your company’s reputation and finances. That’s because, according to Verizon’s […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security
Blog Research Reveals iOS Apps Leak More User Data October 22, 2025 by Vertical Axion Mobile applications are deeply embedded in our lives, including at work. A report from Digital Strategy Consulting revealed that 60% of employees use mobile apps for work-related activities. New security research highlights an unsettling reality that comes with the convenience and capabilities of apps: iOS app data leaks are a real problem. Cybersecurity firm Zimperium […] Read more » Apple Business & Finance Business Advice Security
Blog SpamGPT Makes Mass Cyberattacks Easier Than Ever October 18, 2025 by Vertical Axion Cybercriminals have a powerful new tool at their disposal, and business owners must be vigilant. Researchers at Varonis have uncovered SpamGPT, a professional-grade platform explicitly designed for malicious actors. Unlike amateur tools, SpamGPT resembles the email marketing software your marketing team may already use. The difference? This one’s built to launch mass cyberattacks instead of […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security
Blog Gold Salem Ransomware Sparks Growing Security Fears October 17, 2025 by Vertical Axion In March, nobody had heard of Gold Salem Ransomware. By September, at least 60 organizations worldwide were more than just a little familiar with this ransomware operation. It has progressed rapidly enough to concern even seasoned threat researchers. What Is Gold Salem Ransomware? Beginning in early 2025, a cybercriminal group began infecting businesses with a […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Ransomware Security Technology
Blog Windows 10 Reaches End of Support Deadline October 16, 2025 by Vertical Axion As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10, marking the close of an era for one of the company’s most widely used operating systems. This wasn’t just another update cycle; it was a turning point that requires your immediate attention. If your business is still running Windows 10, its systems are […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Recent News Security
