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November 3, 2025 by Vertical Axion
The FBI reports that phishing emails compromise hundreds of thousands of business accounts every year, and Google is responding with a security tool that can actually stem the tide of dangerous messages: Gmail email encryption for messages that your people send outside of your organization. In short, you can now safely send end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) […]
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November 1, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Few things cause a business owner to panic like ransomware. And when systems freeze, files lock, and the business grinds to a halt, paying the ransom feels like the only way out. But new research shows that paying up doesn’t guarantee anything, especially not the safe return of your data. According to a 2024 survey […]
October 30, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Cybercriminals have a new tool to exploit businesses by tricking them into revealing sensitive information. Unfortunately, this one targets a trusted file type that most of us use daily: PDFs. Security researchers at Varonis recently discovered a dark web tool called MatrixPDF. This PDF phishing malware kit makes it disturbingly easy to turn ordinary-looking PDF […]
October 29, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Artificial intelligence has become part of the typical workday for most of us. From drafting reports to crunching numbers, AI tools eliminate some of the more tedious aspects of work. Who doesn’t love the chance to be creative instead of dealing with endless spreadsheets? But as with any brand-new business tool, there’s a catch. Cybersecurity […]
October 28, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, are changing not only how we work but also how we think about risk. These tools can boost productivity and spark creativity, but they’ve also created a new kind of cybersecurity concern. Employees oversharing company data with ChatGPT and other generative AI (GenAI) tools is a bigger risk than […]
October 27, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Most businesses think their security ends at their firewall. It doesn’t. When you outsource critical functions, such as cloud infrastructure, payroll processing, or customer data management, you’re handing sensitive information to another company’s security system. This could prove to be a costly mistake that damages your company’s reputation and finances. That’s because, according to Verizon’s […]
October 22, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Mobile applications are deeply embedded in our lives, including at work. A report from Digital Strategy Consulting revealed that 60% of employees use mobile apps for work-related activities. New security research highlights an unsettling reality that comes with the convenience and capabilities of apps: iOS app data leaks are a real problem. Cybersecurity firm Zimperium […]
October 18, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Cybercriminals have a powerful new tool at their disposal, and business owners must be vigilant. Researchers at Varonis have uncovered SpamGPT, a professional-grade platform explicitly designed for malicious actors. Unlike amateur tools, SpamGPT resembles the email marketing software your marketing team may already use. The difference? This one’s built to launch mass cyberattacks instead of […]
October 17, 2025 by Vertical Axion
In March, nobody had heard of Gold Salem Ransomware. By September, at least 60 organizations worldwide were more than just a little familiar with this ransomware operation. It has progressed rapidly enough to concern even seasoned threat researchers. What Is Gold Salem Ransomware? Beginning in early 2025, a cybercriminal group began infecting businesses with a […]
October 16, 2025 by Vertical Axion
As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10, marking the close of an era for one of the company’s most widely used operating systems. This wasn’t just another update cycle; it was a turning point that requires your immediate attention. If your business is still running Windows 10, its systems are […]
October 8, 2025 by Vertical Axion
What would you do if a single digital calendar invite could jeopardize your entire establishment? A phishing scam in Apple Calendar invites is on the rise, and it’s as sneaky as it is dangerous. Keep reading to learn more. What Is Phishing? Phishing is a cyberattack that uses digital messages to trick you into giving […]
September 29, 2025 by Vertical Axion
What would you do if a single email compromised your entire establishment? Cybercriminals are advancing faster than ever, developing phishing scams that target unprepared organizations with terrifying precision. Learn more about them here so you can stay a step ahead. What Are Tycoon-Based Phishing Attacks? Phishing messages are a social engineering scam that poses as […]
September 26, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Even the most cautious businesses can get blindsided by cyber threats. That’s the takeaway from a recent Android malware attack affecting millions of users worldwide. Security researchers at Zscaler ThreatLabs discovered 77 malicious apps on the Google Play Store. Even worse, more than 19 million users have downloaded them. The scale and potential damage of […]
September 24, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Artificial intelligence (AI) is both positive and negative for cybersecurity. On one hand, it powers advanced threat detection systems and automates defenses like never before. On the other hand, cybercriminals are using the same technology to develop increasingly sophisticated, destructive, and frightening tools to launch attacks. The latest example? Researchers have uncovered evidence that the […]
September 20, 2025 by Vertical Axion
There’s no question that the traditional username and password combination is a weak link when it comes to online security. For several years, experts have encouraged businesses to implement passkeys to overcome the pitfalls of traditional passwords, which have become increasingly vulnerable to cybercriminals. However, researchers from Square X revealed some worrisome passkey weaknesses at […]
September 19, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Just how safe is your establishment from online threats? A new phishing scam is making waves and targeting US-based organizations. Learn more about it here so you can bolster your defenses. What Is Phishing? Phishing is a cyberattack that tries to trick you into giving away information by posing as a legitimate entity. In this […]
September 13, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Are your company’s devices fully secure? Staying ahead of threats is non-negotiable in today’s increasingly digital world. Learn about the recent Apple security updates and how they might impact businesses. What Is a Zero-Day Vulnerability? In the past, criminals would exploit security camera blind spots, rudimentary locks, and unprotected entry points. The goalposts have now […]
September 8, 2025 by Vertical Axion
How prepared is your establishment for the evolving cybersecurity landscape? Hackers are leveraging a new antivirus killer that can bypass traditional defenses. Learn more about it here before your digital systems become the next target. What Is RealBlindingEDR? Threat actors would normally have to deal with layers of malware detection and response systems to launch […]
September 6, 2025 by Vertical Axion
What if a seemingly harmless online platform was actually a threat to your business? In today’s increasingly digital world, more and more sophisticated forms of cybercrime are going unnoticed. Unicode is a universal character encoding standard enabling consistent text representation across systems and languages. It’s a wonderful tool that powers our digital communication, but like […]
September 5, 2025 by Vertical Axion
Just when you think you’ve got a handle on the latest threats, something new (and usually worse) shows up. CrowdStrike’s latest research confirms what many suspected: Hackers using AI as a tool for faster and more devastating cyberattacks. The most unsettling part is that hackers don’t have to be coding geniuses to pull it off. […]
September 4, 2025 by Vertical Axion
In the latest piece of unsettling news for IT departments, security researchers have recently uncovered Linux malware that has been quietly operating for over a year without triggering alarms. Dubbed Plague, this malicious code isn’t your run-of-the-mill virus. It’s a sophisticated Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) backdoor, a type of malware evasion technique designed to give […]
August 22, 2025 by Vertical Axion
With ever-changing technology comes threat actors who continuously find ways to identify and exploit technical vulnerabilities. Today, owners and managers of firms across multiple industries understand the need for threat intelligence to protect their systems and data. An unfortunate consequence of using threat intelligence tools to secure an organization’s data is the constant influx of […]
August 21, 2025 by Vertical Axion
The threat of a cyberattack is ever-present for businesses. According to a major threat actor, retail giant Dollar Tree fell victim to their massive ransomware attack. However, information regarding the source of the stolen data has proven to be incorrect. A Major Cybersecurity Incident Targets Retail Giant INC Ransom, a major ransomware operation, included Dollar […]
August 19, 2025 by Vertical Axion
How robust is Google Workspace security? If your establishment relies on this service for collaboration and productivity, the last thing you want to worry about is data breaches. Keep reading and see how Google’s latest updates aim to combat the rising wave of cyber threats. How Are Threat Actors Targeting This Platform? Long gone are […]
