Cybersecurity & Risk Protect Your Business From Invoice Fraud October 14, 2024 by Vertical Axion Operating a business means receiving and paying many invoices. While your accounts payable department likely has defined processes to ensure that transactions go smoothly, a recent increase in invoice fraud should have you on high alert. Recent reports indicate that scams and fraud involving false invoices increased by 137.5% in 2023. Knowing how to detect […] Read more » Productivity
Cybersecurity & Risk The Impact of Data Breaches on Businesses March 19, 2024 by Vertical Axion Do you run a small business? You’re probably well aware of the dangers a data breach poses to your company. Never underestimate the impact of data breaches on businesses. Then, you can stay vigilant and protect yourself. Keep reading to learn the growing danger of these attacks, the damage you can expect if you experience […] Read more » Data Breach Phishing Ransomware
Cybersecurity & Risk Beware of These Hardware Security Vulnerabilities March 15, 2024 by Vertical Axion When discussing cybersecurity threats and protecting business data, many business owners instinctively think of software vulnerabilities, email phishing, DDoS attacks, and other software or network-related threats. However, with the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), cyber attackers and other bad-faith actors have more attack surfaces to target. Unfortunately, many of these attacks are successful […] Read more » Data Breach IT Risk
Cybersecurity & Risk Defending Business Operations: The Power of Reliable Backup October 12, 2023 by Vertical Axion Businesses rely on a vast network of technology to grow, operate, and achieve their goals. Are you aware of what could happen if your network doesn’t have a consistent process to handle its data backup and recovery needs? The problems go well beyond accidental deletions or targeted cybersecurity attacks wiping out some information. Thankfully, backing […] Read more » Backup & Recovery Productivity Loss Ransomware
Cybersecurity & Risk How To Protect Your Business From QR Code Phishing Attacks August 30, 2023 by Vertical Axion QR (Quick Response) codes are revolutionizing the way many businesses operate. Scanning these unique barcodes with your phone’s camera can instantly bring you to any website. While QR codes are convenient for users, they also open the door for cybercriminals to attack vulnerable people. This informative guide offers many ways to protect your business from […] Read more » Data Breach Phishing Ransomware
Cybersecurity & Risk Secure Your Printer and Prevent Cyber Attacks August 26, 2023 by Vertical Axion Printers are a common sight in offices. But did you know they can be a cybersecurity risk? Just like computers, your printers, copiers, and other devices are potential targets of hackers. What Makes Printers a Risk? When a printer does a job, it stores data in its queue. This data is vulnerable if someone hacks […] Read more »
Cybersecurity & Risk Tech-Related Risks Businesses Need to Consider August 14, 2023 by Vertical Axion As businesses use digital solutions, business owners and CEOs need to be aware of the possible risks of the tech they’ve chosen. Even though many solutions have good security features to protect their customers, you should still look at specific risks and how likely they will affect your business. Here are five chances that companies […] Read more » Data Breach Phishing
Cybersecurity & Risk Protect Your Business from Cyber Attacks: Common Cybersecurity Mistakes May 23, 2023 by Vertical Axion Cybersecurity mistakes can cost your business a fortune and ruin customer trust. While experts expect cyber attacks to double in the next two years, more than half of small businesses have yet to invest in proper cybersecurity. Cybersecurity doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Avoid these common cybersecurity mistakes to keep your business secure against […] Read more » Backup & Recovery Phishing
Cybersecurity & Risk Reduce the Risk of Business Email Compromise Attacks March 23, 2023 by Vertical Axion Email threats have been around since the early 90s. But phishing techniques are much more sophisticated now than they were back then. One of the most successful and lucrative tactics is business email compromise (BEC). BEC scams have stolen over $43 billion from businesses worldwide between July 2019 and December 2021. Threat actors are making […] Read more » Phishing Ransomware
Cybersecurity & Risk How to Protect Your Organization From Callback Phishing March 17, 2023 by Vertical Axion Callback phishing scams are one of the worst cyberattacks you can encounter. It is devastating to experience on a personal level. But it is even more disastrous if it happens to your organization. To help you, here is a guide covering how callback phishing works and the steps you should take to address it. How […] Read more » Phishing
