Blog Lenovo Patches Critical Security Flaws November 22, 2022 by Vertical Axion Lenovo reports that it has patched two critical security flaws that affected several of its ThinkBook, IdeaPad, and Yoga laptops. Lenovo is also recommending that consumers update their systems immediately. The flaws make it possible for cybercriminals to deactivate the UEFI Secure Boot tool, allowing them to load and run malicious scripts during the system […] Read more » Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology Technology News
Blog DuckDuckGo Releases App Tracking Protection Beta for Android November 21, 2022 by Vertical Axion The feature is comparable to Apple’s ‘App Tracking Transparency. However, unlike Apple, DuckDuckGo’s method does not rely on app developers’ compliance with user choice. All known trackers are blocked. According to DuckDuckGo, Android users have an average of 35 applications installed on their smartphones, resulting in between 1,000 and 2,000 monitoring attempts every day for […] Read more » Android Browsers Security Technology Technology News
Blog Recent Growth of Fake LinkedIn Accounts November 17, 2022 by Vertical Axion According to a KrebsOnSecurity article, the recent growth of phony LinkedIn accounts is causing an identity crisis for the business networking site and organizations that rely on it to hire and evaluate new workers. The fake LinkedIn profiles, created with content stolen from authentic accounts and AI-generated profile pictures, are giving corporate HR departments and […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice General Interest LinkedIn Recent News Technology
Blog Implementing SSO in Your Business November 16, 2022 by Vertical Axion When you’re a business owner, you always look for ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency. A single sign-on (SSO) system is a great way to simplify authentication. It allows users to access multiple applications with just one login credential, saving them time and money as well as reducing the number of lost or forgotten […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice General Interest Productivity Security Technology Technology Tips
Blog VoIP Features Enhance Customer Experience November 14, 2022 by Vertical Axion There are many reasons why staff may be required to put customers on hold. However, Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology can be utilized to ensure that callers do not feel abandoned during this time. In addition, VoIP systems offer the option of entertaining customers while they wait in line. Some possibilities are playing engaging music, […] Read more » Business Advice General Interest Technology
Blog The Rise of Encryption in Businesses November 12, 2022 by Vertical Axion As our world becomes increasingly digitized, businesses are finding themselves at a greater risk of cyberattacks. One way companies can protect their data is by encrypting it. Encryption transforms readable data into an unreadable format, making it difficult for unauthorized individuals to access and interpret it. A recent survey conducted by Thales discovered that the […] Read more » General Interest Security Technology Technology News
Blog Hundreds of U.S. News Outlets Affected by Malware November 11, 2022 by Vertical Axion A cyber-security threat actor known as SocGholish has compromised a JavaScript code used by an unnamed media content provider. The malware is being used to spread the FakeUpdates malware to major media outlets across the United States. More than 250 regional and national newspaper sites are affected by the malicious JavaScript. Some impacted media organizations […] Read more » Browsers Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology Technology News
Blog New Microsoft Report Details Latest Cybersecurity Threats November 10, 2022 by Vertical Axion According to Microsoft’s latest announcement, businesses should assess security measures to defend against evolving cyber-security threats. Microsoft released its Digital Defense Report (MDDR) for 2022. Microsoft released alarming statistics about the cyber threats that the company has faced in the last year, including phishing, identity theft, and ransomware attacks. Microsoft Security Update Alerts Tom Burt […] Read more » General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Microsoft Ransomware Recent News Security Technology Technology News
Blog Zoom Unveils New Productivity Tools November 9, 2022 by Vertical Axion While holding its Zoomtopia event on November 8, 2022, the video conferencing giant announced the release of two brand-new productivity tools for Zoom users. In addition to the communication and collaboration tools already provided within Zoom, the newly released Zoom Mail and Calendar Clients are intended to increase users’ productivity. A beta version of Zoom […] Read more » Productivity Recent News Small Business Technology Technology News
Blog Attacks on Business VPNs are Increasing November 8, 2022 by Vertical Axion Virtual private networks (VPNs) are used to give users remote access to resources on corporate networks. However, several factors have revealed incompatibilities between VPNs and Zero-Trust security systems. Businesses are worried that VPNs are becoming a severe threat to their operations. According to a report by Zscaler, nearly half of information technology professionals have seen […] Read more » Business & Finance General Interest Security Technology Technology News
