Blog PayPal Wants To Be Your Small Business Bank January 19, 2026 by Vertical Axion If you use PayPal to send or receive payments, you might soon be able to handle more of your business finances in one place. PayPal is aiming to become your small business bank. PayPal recently filed with Utah’s Department of Financial Institutions and the FDIC to get PayPal Bank off the ground. If it gets […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Technology
Blog Cybercriminals Exploit Holiday Cheer for Digital Attacks January 17, 2026 by Vertical Axion The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for many business owners and consumers, they’re also prime time for holiday cyber attacks. Grinches are turning festive online shopping into a minefield, turning shoppers’ distraction and urgency into opportunities to steal. For many businesses, keeping data safe now requires as much attention as enticing shoppers. Why […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security
Blog WhatsApp Accounts Hijacked Without Cracking Authentication January 16, 2026 by Vertical Axion Many businesses lean on WhatsApp for client chats, team coordination, and quick decisions. But that convenience is now being used against them. Researchers are seeing a noticeable jump in WhatsApp account hijackings, including cases involving users who normally spot scams quickly. In these cases, attackers are not breaking passwords or tampering with encryption. They are […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Technology
Blog PayPal Subscriptions Exploited To Send Convincing Scam Emails January 15, 2026 by Vertical Axion There’s a new problem hitting email inboxes that you need to know about to protect your business accounts. The PayPal subscription scam is one of the more convincing phishing tactics circulating right now. Unlike sloppy scam emails riddled with typos, this one feels real. Scammers are cleverly twisting PayPal’s own Subscriptions feature to fire off […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Recent News Security Technology
Blog IT Leaders Still Chasing Cybersecurity–Productivity Balance January 14, 2026 by Vertical Axion Getting the cybersecurity–productivity balance right is tougher than most people think. JumpCloud and Google Workspace recently found something surprising: Just 6% of IT leaders think their office software setup actually works as it should. That leaves a whopping 94% facing challenges from spiraling costs and security concerns to growing complexity. This isn’t just an IT […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Technology
Blog Human Coders Still Beat AI on Code Quality January 13, 2026 by Vertical Axion AI tools in software development promise faster builds, lower costs, and instant results. But when it comes to code quality, speed isn’t everything. New data from CodeRabbit suggests that AI-generated code can create more problems than it solves. This raises important questions about risk, reliability, and long-term value. The Surprising Numbers Behind AI’s Shortfalls CodeRabbit […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Technology
Blog AI Fatigue Sets In as Bosses Rehire Specialists January 12, 2026 by Vertical Axion If you’ve been riding the AI wave these past couple of years, you might be noticing a new undercurrent. AI fatigue is starting to set in, and it’s hitting leadership hard. While artificial intelligence tools are everywhere, a growing number of bosses are realizing that automation alone isn’t the silver bullet for solving their biggest […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Technology Technology Tips
Blog Inside RomCom’s Rise as a Cyberweapon January 10, 2026 by Vertical Axion When most people hear the word “cyberweapon,” they think of shadowy government agencies cooking up tools in hidden labs. In practice, it rarely works that cleanly. Plenty of the tools causing the most damage today didn’t come from government labs at all. They were built and refined in criminal circles. RomCom RAT is a good […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Recent News Security
Blog Defending Retailers During the Year’s Most Vulnerable Season January 9, 2026 by Vertical Axion The holiday rush is exciting for business owners: sales skyrocket, customers flood in, and that end-of-year boost can make or break your annual numbers. But with the positive comes the negative, and unfortunately, the holidays are also a vulnerable season for cybersecurity. When online traffic surges, attackers know exactly when to strike. Multiple industry reports […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security
Blog Study Shows Older Users Aren’t Sold on AI January 8, 2026 by Vertical Axion Artificial intelligence is moving fast, and depending on who you ask, it’s either exciting or already exhausting. A recent study from Cisco and the OECD talks about a key hurdle: older users’ AI adoption remains surprisingly low. This isn’t just a minor blip. It’s a generational gap that’s shaping how quickly AI spreads in everyday […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Technology
