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September 16, 2026 by Vertical Axion
What would happen if your establishment had to change course tomorrow? Learn how the modern small business uses sophisticated tools to make big transitions easier. What Is Small Business Technology? As the name suggests, small business technology refers to the digital tools, software, and systems that help smaller companies fine-tune their operations. That can mean […]
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September 15, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Your establishment probably adopts different strategies to protect the names, emails, and other sensitive information of clients and employees, but what about their faces? A configuration mistake that left over nine million facial recognition images exposed highlights the growing privacy risks businesses face when they collect and store biometric information. Learn more about it here. […]
September 14, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Do you have a ransomware recovery plan in place? Many might turn to “professionals” for help, but unfortunately, not all of them provide legitimate services. Learn more about the recent wave of ransomware recovery scams here. Who Are the Ransom Busters? Researchers from GuidePoint Security recently identified a group calling itself “Ransom Busters” that contacted […]
September 12, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Could your phone become the weakest link in your establishment’s digital security? Recent findings suggest that seemingly harmless video calls might lead to compromised Android phones. Learn more about it here. A Video Call Vulnerability in Unisoc Modem Firmware An independent security researcher under the alias “0x50594d” discovered a modem firmware vulnerability in the Unisoc […]
September 11, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Despite recent headlines claiming “Microsoft Copilot Hacked,” the platform wasn’t literally breached in the traditional sense. Researchers did find a way, though, to make it reveal information that helped them build an attack. Varonis, the security firm behind the discovery, calls it CoSnitch. What they found raises an uncomfortable question for businesses using AI assistants: […]
September 10, 2026 by Vertical Axion
When the construction company built your business’s headquarters, the crew followed building codes and used the right materials and methods to ensure that the finished structure was safe and sound. However, that doesn’t mean that the building doesn’t have other features to ensure safety. From sprinkler systems to electrical circuit breakers, controls are in place […]
September 9, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Ask a small business owner whether they think they’re a target for hackers, and they’ll probably laugh. Why would anyone bother going after a mom-and-pop retailer or PR firm with fewer than 10 employees? There’s no billion-dollar payroll or vault of valuable data to make it worth the effort. That thinking is exactly why cybercriminal […]
September 8, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Have you noticed the rise of .ai domains lately? Learn more about the recent boom of this website address option and what it might mean for your establishment’s digital foothold. The State of Web Addresses in Today’s Market For decades, .com was the gold standard for businesses looking to establish their online presence. Short for […]
September 7, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Are your company cards at risk? Android malware cloning cards highlights just how creative threat actors can become when targeting your financial data. Learn more about it here if your team uses wireless payments regularly. Android Users Beware The threat intelligence specialists at Group-IB recently discovered malicious software that relies heavily on advanced “vishing” (voice […]
September 5, 2026 by Vertical Axion
How much does your establishment depend on a reliable web host? The recent Namecheap outage left thousands of users across the globe unable to access their sites or services. Learn more about it here. What Happens When a Data Center Can’t Beat the Heat? Namecheap is a domain registrar and hosting/provider platform that helps businesses […]
September 4, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Many employees have to juggle their primary tasks along with additional projects, meetings, and collaborations with colleagues. This work contributes to their overall productivity, but a rising workplace trend is changing how leaders view productivity. A recent survey found that more than half of participants have sent unnecessary emails or messages to show they’re working. […]
September 3, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Businesses can experience cyberattacks at any time, even big-name corporations. Major firms around the world are experiencing an uptick in cyberattacks, including ransomware incidents that can disrupt operations or expose sensitive data. That was the case for Levi Strauss & Co. The denim company recently disclosed that it had been the victim of a cyberattack […]
September 2, 2026 by Vertical Axion
North America recently hosted the six-week World Cup, bringing millions of fans to stadiums and screens. Many employees changed their schedules or took time off to watch matches live. Those changes created staffing and productivity challenges for some employers, especially when workers arrived late or came in tired after World Cup activities. At the same […]
September 1, 2026 by Vertical Axion
When members of your organization log into their computers, they likely expect to receive the occasional software update from trusted services and documents from colleagues. Unfortunately, cybercriminals have found ways to exploit that expectation. Security experts from Securonix Threat Research have recently uncovered a ruse to deliver malware to unsuspecting users through fake updates and […]
August 31, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Many iPhone users pay for iCloud+, which includes Private Relay, and expect more privacy when browsing in Safari. New research shows that protection can break down. The Apple Private Relay IP leak stems from flaws in WebKit, the engine that powers browsers on iOS. These WebKit features can send network traffic outside the configured proxy […]
August 29, 2026 by Vertical Axion
A public-facing web application with an Oracle database backend recently became the entry point for a full server takeover. Researchers at Huntress traced the attack back to a SQL flaw that let attackers execute commands directly through the database engine. What made this incident stand out wasn’t the initial break-in, but what the attackers did […]
August 28, 2026 by Vertical Axion
How much does your business rely on the Microsoft Teams chat tool to stay connected? The company released an update that helped streamline the platform’s interface, but it was temporarily rolled back soon after. Learn more about it here. What Was the Feature Rollout Supposed To Change? Microsoft Teams is a cloud-based workspace platform that […]
August 27, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Is quantum success possible in the business sector? This technology could revolutionize industries, from finance to healthcare, but it can also expose sensitive data like never before. Learn more about it here. What Is Quantum Technology? Quantum technology is a new breed of computing, sensing, and communications built on the bizarre rules of quantum physics. […]
August 26, 2026 by Vertical Axion
What if the latest addition to your team wasn’t a “real” person? Learn how cybercriminals are using sophisticated tools to trick companies into hiring deepfake employees. What Are Deepfakes? As the name suggests, deepfakes are a form of synthetic media that use AI and deep-learning techniques to alter a person’s face, voice, and mannerisms. In […]
August 25, 2026 by Vertical Axion
AI may be the newest technology trend, but many of the world’s largest businesses still rely on enterprise mainframes to handle their most important workloads. Despite the rapid pace of innovation, mainframes continue to play a central role in enterprise computing. They continue to run some of the most demanding business applications with remarkable consistency. […]
August 24, 2026 by Vertical Axion
As artificial intelligence drives demand for more computing power, data centers are expanding at a remarkable pace. However, the challenges of building data centers are no longer limited to resources. Reliable energy still matters, but the primary roadblock has more to do with local data center trust than demand on the power grid or cooling. […]
August 22, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Cybersecurity has always been a game between attackers and defenders to see who can get ahead of the other one first. That game has become even more intense now that artificial intelligence is changing how both sides operate. Microsoft AI cybersecurity agents are the latest example of that shift. They include an AI model built […]
August 21, 2026 by Vertical Axion
If your business collects sign-ups through a website or app, you need to be aware of a change coming to Apple’s Hide My Email feature that could make it much easier to spot and block anonymous sign-ups on your platform. Why Apple’s Hide My Email Feature Has Been Popular The Apple Hide My Email privacy […]
August 20, 2026 by Vertical Axion
A few years ago, knowing your way around a spreadsheet was enough to make you look tech-savvy at the office. That bar has risen, and AI skills in the workplace are the new must-have. New research from HR platform HiBob shows that 77% of UK organizations expect AI proficiency to become a baseline requirement for […]