Blog Shadow AI: Are Employees Putting Your Business at Risk? February 23, 2026 by Vertical Axion How much does your establishment rely on artificial intelligence (AI) for its daily operations? While this modern technology drives innovation and efficiency, there is growing concern about shadow AI. Learn more about it here. What Is Shadow AI? Shadow AI is the use of artificial intelligence tools, applications, or services by employees or departments without […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security
Blog The Real Cybersecurity Fight: Software Integrity February 21, 2026 by Vertical Axion Have you considered how software integrity impacts your establishment’s cybersecurity? Many businesses tend to forget that the digital applications and programs they use for daily operations can become a major weak point, even when they come from established providers. Learn more about it here. What Is Software Integrity? As the name suggests, software integrity is […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security
Blog Trust Issues Are Stalling Agentic AI Adoption February 13, 2026 by Vertical Axion Agentic AI adoption is quickly becoming a top priority for forward-thinking businesses. On paper, the promise is huge: smarter automation, faster decision-making, and AI systems that can act independently to handle complex workflows. But in reality, many organizations are hitting a wall, and there’s a growing trust gap standing between bold AI ambitions and real-world […] Read more » Business & Finance Security Technology
Blog Palo Alto Patches Firewall Crash Bug February 10, 2026 by Vertical Axion A solid firewall is critical to your business’s cybersecurity, especially when your employees log in from home or on the road. However, a recent Palo Alto firewall crash bug could have allowed attackers to knock systems offline. Palo Alto Networks revealed that it has fixed the bug that could force a firewall into maintenance mode, […] Read more » Business & Finance Recent News Security
Blog New n8n Vulnerability Puts Systems at Risk February 6, 2026 by Vertical Axion A recently discovered flaw in n8n has many business owners on edge, and for good reason. Tracked as CVE-2026-21858, the n8n vulnerability allows hackers to run code on self-hosted setups. If your business uses this tool to automate tasks like moving data between CRMs, email tools, or custom apps, this gap could let attackers slip […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Recent News Security
Blog Classic Outlook Users Face Encrypted Email Bug February 4, 2026 by Vertical Axion If your team relies on secure communications, you can’t ignore the newly uncovered encrypted email bug in classic Outlook. A recent Microsoft security update to improve protection has unintentionally disrupted how users open encrypted emails. While Microsoft is working on a fix, the issue has already confused businesses that depend on email encryption to protect […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security Technology
Blog Cisco Patches Flaw That Risked Sensitive Data January 31, 2026 by Vertical Axion Over the last few weeks, you may have noticed headlines or security advisories to the effect of “Cisco patches security flaw.” The company confirmed a medium-severity vulnerability in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) and ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) that could have exposed sensitive business data. These are key pieces that many companies use for […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security Technology
Blog Defending Against Software Supply Chain Cyber Threats January 28, 2026 by Vertical Axion Software supply chain security has quickly become one of the biggest blind spots for businesses of all sizes. Software is assembled from an ecosystem of third-party libraries, open-source components, cloud services, and automated tools. That interconnected web creates real efficiency, but it also creates opportunity for cybercriminals. One weak link can give attackers a way […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security
Blog U.S. Cybersecurity Pros Admit Role in BlackCat Attacks January 27, 2026 by Vertical Axion BlackCat cyberattacks have been making headlines again, but this time for a reason that hits uncomfortably close to home for business owners. In early November 2025, news broke that three U.S.-based cybersecurity professionals were suspected of secretly working as affiliates for the notorious ALPHV (BlackCat) ransomware group. More recently, two of those individuals pleaded guilty […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Recent News Security
Blog SmarterMail Flaw Enables Dangerous Remote Code Execution January 26, 2026 by Vertical Axion Business-grade email systems are supposed to be one of the safer corners of your IT environment, which is why the newly patched SmarterMail remote code execution vulnerability deserves your attention. SmarterMail, a widely used email server software from SmarterTools, recently fixed a maximum-severity flaw that could have allowed attackers to take complete control of your […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Recent News Security
