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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. […]
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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 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 14, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Running a business means juggling a long list of logins: payroll platforms, CRMs, vendor portals, banking dashboards, and the list goes on. But despite the increasing acceptance of AI tools, most business owners are reluctant to give them login credentials to outside accounts. They have to make the uncomfortable choice between handing over the username […]
July 22, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Has your establishment ever received a notice that feels off? The recent tax notice scam should warn businesses everywhere that threat actors are only getting smarter. Learn more about it here. A Rise of Phishing Scams During Tax Season In today’s digital-first age, your business likely operates across emails, cloud services, and a myriad of […]
July 16, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Do you ever think about the security of your business calls? A recently patched Beats bug that enabled eavesdropping might have made this question more urgent. Learn more about it here. A Tool for Staying Connected Headphones have become indispensable for the modern workplace, especially when you’re managing a remote or hybrid setup. Team meetings, […]
May 28, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Business owners expect their employees to help protect the organization’s technical systems and sensitive data. Unfortunately, internal cyber threats are now the biggest risks organizations face. While external hacking accounts for about 31% of attacks, employee misuse increased from 29% to 45% between 2024 and 2025. The good news is that businesses can take steps […]
May 27, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Researchers, journalists, elected officials, and others are embracing AI platforms like ChatGPT for answers to personal questions and help with high-stakes work. ChatGPT accounts can hold a significant amount of sensitive information over time, and many professionals integrate the tool into their workflows for efficiency. Unfortunately, the information in those accounts can become a target […]
May 26, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Recently, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a stealthy malware framework called DEEP#DOOR that enables adversaries to quietly gain access to business systems. The malware uses hidden tunneling techniques to bypass traditional security monitoring and collect valuable login credentials from infected devices. Unfortunately, attacks like this are becoming more advanced. Businesses need to understand how Python backdoor credential […]
March 9, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Have you thought about how secure your company’s digital tools really are? Learn more about the recent surge of Android devices infected with stealthy backdoor malware. Even Brand-New Devices Aren’t Safe Always buy your Android phones, tablets, and laptops from a reputable, manufacturer-approved source. Researchers from Kaspersky warn that some devices come preinstalled with malicious […]
February 17, 2026 by Vertical Axion
IT spending is on the rise again, and for many business owners, it feels inevitable. Gartner projects global IT Spending will jump 11.1% in 2026, reaching $1.43 trillion. While inflation and modernization play a role, the biggest driver behind this surge is clear: continued investment in AI, especially generative AI, along with the growing demands […]
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, […]
February 7, 2026 by Vertical Axion
If your team uses Google Meet conference rooms, you know it doesn’t take long for a simple meeting to turn into a mess of echoes, feedback, and people talking over each other. Google has rolled out a smart update that tackles one of the most common hybrid meeting problems: too many active microphones in the […]
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 […]
January 29, 2026 by Vertical Axion
For many business owners, knowing how to avoid scams and stay ahead of the bad guys can feel like a full-time job. It doesn’t help that scam season is in full swing. January is barely underway, and business owners are already getting hit with fake bank alerts, delivery notices, and “urgent” account warnings, usually before […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
January 3, 2026 by Vertical Axion
A collapsed supervolcano might not seem like it has much to do with modern technology, but a crater from an eruption 16 million years ago could solve a problem businesses have been wrestling with for years. Researchers discovered an enormous concentration of lithium-rich clay within the McDermitt Caldera, which stretches across the Nevada–Oregon border. Early […]
January 2, 2026 by Vertical Axion
Google just rolled out one of the biggest Android security batches of the year, squashing 107 vulnerabilities across the entire ecosystem. If your business runs on Android phones or tablets, this patch isn’t optional. While many updates quietly address minor issues, these Android fixes stand out. Two of the bugs are already being exploited in […]
January 1, 2026 by Vertical Axion
News of yet another malicious extension making the rounds might feel like background noise at this point. But this one deserves your attention. Security researchers at Koi Security recently uncovered a long-running campaign, now known as ShadyPanda, that quietly infected 4.3 million devices and stole data via more than 100 seemingly harmless browser extensions on […]
December 29, 2025 by Vertical Axion
If your business relies on Teams for conversations, file sharing, and getting things done, you need to know about this Microsoft Teams bug recently discovered by cybersecurity researchers. A new feature designed to make collaboration easier has accidentally opened the door to attackers. If you don’t act now, this cross-tenant vulnerability could put your company […]
