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 Scam Season Alert: Simple Tips To Avoid Traps 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 […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Recent News Security
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
Blog The Security Blind Spots Putting Small Businesses at Risk January 21, 2026 by Vertical Axion When you think about protecting valuable assets, you probably think about physical security, with locks, guards, vaults, and surveillance. Companies spend big bucks keeping their buildings safe, but even with all that protection, defenses are only as strong as their weakest link. The same holds for small business security risks, where perimeter defenses alone rarely […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security Technology
Blog Cybercriminals Exploit Holiday Cheer for Digital Attacks January 17, 2026 by Vertical Axion The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for many business owners and consumers, they’re also prime time for holiday cyber attacks. Grinches are turning festive online shopping into a minefield, turning shoppers’ distraction and urgency into opportunities to steal. For many businesses, keeping data safe now requires as much attention as enticing shoppers. Why […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security
Blog PayPal Subscriptions Exploited To Send Convincing Scam Emails 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 […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Recent News Security Technology
Blog Inside RomCom’s Rise as a Cyberweapon 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 […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Recent News Security
