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Microsoft has issued a phishing warning about a new AI-driven phishing campaign that uses SVG files to bypass email security. Phishing is not new, but cybercriminals are upgrading their playbook with artificial intelligence (AI). Microsoft recently flagged a campaign where hackers used large language models (LLMs) to create malicious SVG files that bypass common email security filters. This is a turning point for everyday users and businesses alike: phishing emails are becoming smarter, harder to detect, and far more convincing. Let’s break down what’s happening, what it means for you, and how to stay protected. Microsoft Flags AI-Driven Phishing: How LLM-Crafted SVG Files Outsmart Email Security - Table of ContentsWhat Is AI-Driven Phishing? Why SVG Files Are Dangerous in This Attack How the Attack Works Why This Matters for Everyday Users How to Protect Yourself and Your Business1. Slow Down Before Clicking 2. Inspect Attachments 3. Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) 4. Keep Email...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have rapidly moved from being futuristic concepts to everyday productivity boosters. Employees now use AI chatbots, code generators, text summarizers, and automation platforms to save time and improve efficiency. Yet a new trend is emerging: Shadow AI. Shadow AI happens when employees adopt AI tools without approval from leadership or IT. Just as “shadow IT” once described the use of unsanctioned software, shadow AI is quietly reshaping workflows in ways leaders may not fully understand. Reports suggest that many employees use AI covertly, creating a shadow productivity economy within organizations. For small business leaders, this trend poses a challenge: How do you harness the benefits of AI while avoiding the risks of unregulated, unauthorized use? The solution lies in balancing innovation with governance. In this thought piece, we’ll explore why shadow AI is on the rise, the risks it brings, and practical steps small business leaders can take to m...

Google warns 2 billion Gmail users about a sophisticated new cyber threat targeting AI email summaries. Hackers are embedding hidden instructions in emails, causing Google’s AI tools to generate fake alerts that trick users into calling fake support numbers, clicking malicious links, or giving away credentials. This warning is a wake-up call for both individuals and businesses: AI can be misused to amplify phishing and fraud. Google Warns 2 Billion Gmail Users: AI Summaries Hacked - Table of ContentsWhat’s Going On: How AI Summaries Are Being Hacked Who’s Affected Why This Matters What Google Is Doing How to Protect Your Gmail Account Conclusion Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Gmail AI summary hack? How many Gmail users are at risk? Can businesses be affected too? How can I protect myself? How can Zevonix help? What’s Going On: How AI Summaries Are Being Hacked Researchers discovered that attackers are using a technique called indirect prompt injection. This involves embedding in...

When most small and midsized businesses think of cybersecurity threats, they picture hackers, ransomware, or malware. What they rarely consider is that their own people are often the biggest risk. This is what experts call human risk. Human risk is not about blaming employees. It is about recognizing that mistakes happen and that attackers know how to take advantage of those mistakes. Whether it is clicking on a phishing email, reusing a weak password, or leaving a cloud account misconfigured, these everyday actions open the door to major breaches. At Zevonix, we see this issue across nearly every SMB we work with. Hackers no longer need to force their way into your systems when they can simply trick, pressure, or confuse a staff member into giving them access. Addressing human risk is the single most effective way to strengthen your company’s defenses. This article explores what human risk is, why SMBs are especially vulnerable, and how practical steps like training, user-friendly sec...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a high-priority cybersecurity warning about two criminal groups, UNC6040 and UNC6395 launching coordinated campaigns against Salesforce platforms. This FBI Warning Salesforce Attack outlines a new wave of cyber intrusions that use OAuth tokens, a widely trusted authentication method, to gain unauthorized access to Salesforce data through third-party apps. Unlike traditional phishing or password-theft attacks, these incidents bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) and appear legitimate to monitoring systems, making them especially dangerous. Businesses of every size from healthcare practices to Fortune 500 firms must now reconsider how connected apps and OAuth tokens are managed inside their Salesforce environments. FBI Warning Salesforce Attack | UNC6040 & UNC6395 Threats - Table of ContentsWho Are UNC6040 and UNC6395?UNC6040 – The Vishing Specialists UNC6395 – The OAuth Token Exploiters Why Salesforce Is a Prime Target Technic...

Why Florida Law Firms Are the Next Big Target for Cybercriminals: What Palm Coast to Jacksonville Firms Must Know A Morning Gone Wrong in St. Augustine It started like any other Monday for the small litigation firm in downtown St. Augustine. Partners were reviewing motions, assistants were preparing trial documents, and phones rang with new client calls. But by 9:12 a.m., everything stopped. A paralegal tried to access a shared case folder, only to find a ransom note instead. "Your files are encrypted. Pay 3.5 Bitcoin within 48 hours or lose everything." Emails were down. Case files were locked. Client trust shattered. Unfortunately, this isn’t fiction. Law firms from Palm Coast to Jacksonville or really anywhere in Florida are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals—and the trend is accelerating. Why Cybercriminals Are Targeting Florida Law Firms Legal practices hold goldmines of sensitive information: case strategies, contracts, financial disclosures, and client...

AI-powered cyber attacks are rapidly becoming the biggest concern for businesses in 2025. The cybersecurity landscape has fundamentally shifted, what once required teams of skilled hackers working over weeks or months can now be executed by a single attacker using artificial intelligence. These AI-driven threats don’t just mimic old attack methods; they create entirely new ones, often in real time. That means businesses are no longer facing slow, predictable breaches but machine-speed intrusions capable of bypassing traditional defenses within minutes. Unlike conventional attacks, AI-powered cyber attacks leverage automation, deep learning, and adaptive strategies to exploit vulnerabilities faster than human defenders can react. They can craft flawless phishing emails, generate malware that constantly rewrites itself, and even produce deepfake audio or video convincing enough to trick employees into authorizing fraudulent transactions. The result is a new era of cybercrime where speed,...

Imagine this: A busy Jacksonville pediatric clinic starts its Monday morning only to find its entire system locked down by ransomware. Patient records are inaccessible, appointments are canceled, and staff scramble to manage chaos. The attackers demand $50,000 in Bitcoin to restore access—and worse, the clinic has no recent backups. Scenarios like this highlight how Florida healthcare providers can avoid costly IT disasters by taking proactive steps to secure their systems before it’s too late. This isn’t fiction. Healthcare providers in Florida—from Palm Coast to Daytona Beach—face growing IT threats like ransomware, data breaches, and system failures. The cost? HIPAA fines, lost revenue, and damaged patient trust. The good news? Disasters like these are preventable. At Zevonix, we’ve helped many Florida healthcare providers secure their IT infrastructure with our 6-Step Managed IT Pathway. In this guide, you’ll learn:✔ Why healthcare IT is uniquely vulnerable✔ Zevonix’s 6-Step ...

If you’re like most small business owners, you’ve probably felt that pit in your stomach when your IT systems go down—again. Maybe the support ticket went unanswered for hours, or your last “patch update” turned into a complete workday lost. You’re not alone. In fact, nearly 70% of small businesses say they’ve regretted choosing their IT provider. In growing communities like Palm Coast, Daytona Beach, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville, this regret often stems from misaligned priorities, slow response times, or providers who simply can’t scale with your business. But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be this way. Why 70% of Small Businesses Regret Their IT Provider — Don’t Be One of Them - Table of ContentsThe IT Pain Point Small Businesses Can’t Ignore Why 70% Regret Their IT ProviderRed Flags You’re Heading Toward Regret The Cost of Choosing the Wrong IT Partner Meet Zevonix: The Partner That Solves, Not StallsThe Zevonix 6-Step Pathway to Smarter IT1. Discovery & St...

A critical email hijacking vulnerability has emerged as one of the most dangerous cybersecurity threats facing businesses today. Security researchers have discovered a sophisticated email hijacking vulnerability that enables hackers to steal access to business email accounts without requiring any action from victims. This zero-click attack represents a new evolution in cyber threats, exploiting fundamental weaknesses in how websites and applications handle international email addresses and domain names. The vulnerability affects business email security across all industries, from small startups to large corporations. Unlike traditional phishing attacks that require users to click malicious links or download infected attachments, this email account hijacking method operates completely in the background. Cybercriminals can execute successful attacks simply by exploiting how different computer systems interpret visually identical but technically different domain names. What makes this ema...