Blog Hackers Bypass Google Chrome’s Infostealer Malware Block October 3, 2024 by Vertical Axion No one wants hackers, especially business owners, to access their most precious data. Google aimed to help with an update to its Chrome web browser—Chrome 127—in July 2024, which included an info stealer malware block. Available to all 3.5 billion web browser users, the improved tool aimed to stop hackers from accessing sensitive data stored […] Read more » Business & Finance Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security
Blog Microsoft Is Cracking Down On Its Security September 27, 2024 by Vertical Axion Microsoft 365 is a leading platform for businesses worldwide. Investing.com says roughly 80% of Fortune 500 companies use it. The chances are your business uses it, too. However, whether your team is small or large, you’ve likely heard of and been worried about recent Microsoft attacks that are now leading the provider to crack down […] Read more » Business & Finance Employees Microsoft Security Small Business
Blog Cisco Patches Critical Flaws September 26, 2024 by Vertical Axion Suppose your company uses Cisco’s Smart Licensing Utility or Identify Services Engine. In that case, you must know two critical security patches and one medium security update. Without these key software updates, criminals can log in to or take over your device to steal data, access sensitive information, and escalate their privileges to wreak more […] Read more » Business & Finance Recent News Security Technology News
Blog This Windows Bug Has Been Exploited for Years September 24, 2024 by Vertical Axion The biggest fear of any business owner is accidentally handing over sensitive data or program access to online hackers. This threatens the business’s reputation, employees, and customers. Unfortunately, anything from system crashes to vulnerabilities can cause this, and a longstanding Windows bug proves that. What Are SmartScreen and SAC? If you’re a business owner who […] Read more » Business & Finance Security Small Business Windows
Blog Cybercriminals Target Educational Institutions as Year Begins September 23, 2024 by Vertical Axion The 2024-2025 school year is underway, and parents are sending their kids back to school with fresh notebooks, pencils, and lunch boxes. But there’s one school supply that many parents didn’t think of: cybersecurity awareness. It might sound far-fetched, but your school is at risk for a cyberattack. Nothing is sacred when it comes to […] Read more » Recent News Security Technology
Blog Biometrics and Business Security: Protecting Sensitive Information September 21, 2024 by Vertical Axion Have you ever considered that the only thing standing between a hacker and your sensitive data is the average seven-to-12-character password? The longer the password, the more secure it is since it’ll take longer to guess because it has more permutations. However, password leaks are incredibly common. What should a worried business owner do? Consider […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security Small Business
Blog Massive CrowdStrike Outage Could Have Hit Millions of Devices September 20, 2024 by Vertical Axion When cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike released an automatic update to its vulnerability scanner Falcon Sensor on July 19, 2024, the last thing it expected was to bring major industries worldwide to a grinding halt. Unfortunately, a logic error within the update caused the Windows operating system within millions of devices to stop working, giving users the […] Read more » Business & Finance Recent News Security Small Business Technology News
Blog Update Windows Now to Avoid Looming Security Threats September 19, 2024 by Vertical Axion After the recent CrowdStrike issue affected thousands of computers worldwide and stopped entire industries for days, it’s easy to see why you might be hesitant to install updates to your operating system and cybersecurity programs. But you can’t ignore the August 27 Patch Tuesday Windows update, which includes a critical security fix that could protect […] Read more » Business & Finance Recent News Security Windows
Blog Malware Disguised as VPN to Trick Users September 18, 2024 by Vertical Axion Suppose your employees use a VPN to access your company’s network when working remotely securely. In that case, you must know the latest threat targeting enterprises. Researchers have discovered that threat actors release malware disguised as VPN services, tricking users into downloading a malicious version of a well-respected VPN program. The researchers discovered that the […] Read more » Business & Finance Malware and Virus Protection Phishing Security
Blog WhatsApp for Windows Security Flaw Could Be Serious September 17, 2024 by Vertical Axion Suppose your company uses the popular messaging platform WhatsApp for Windows. In that case, you need to be aware of a potentially critical security flaw that puts your company at risk for a disruptive and costly breach. Users discovered the flaw in June 2024. It allows certain risky file types to run natively on the […] Read more » Business & Finance Recent News Security Windows
