Growth of the Cyber Insurance Market: In the changing world of modern business, an unparalleled dependence on data and technology has led to new levels of cyber threats. In the face of this digital landscape, businesses today have no choice but to grapple with such cybersecurity necessities as strong protection against harmful online threats. It… Read more »
Phishing represents a form of a cybersecurity attack in which someone sends messages designed to manipulate the receiver of the messages into installing a dangerous file, clicking a malicious link, or revealing highly sensitive information such as a Social Security number. Phishing is considered a type of social engineering attack because it leads to a… Read more »
After nine months of working from home, many wonder if the new normal is here to stay. While an exciting proposition for some employees who have found themselves more productive and satisfied with work-life balance, such an initiative raises questions as well. As the initial move to remote work was considered a rapid response by… Read more »
On December 13, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security warned users of SolarWinds that hackers had compromised the system. A system that is used by hundreds of thousands of entities including several federal agencies, every one of the top ten telecommunications companies, every big five accounting firm, 85 percent of the Fortune 500, and… Read more »
One of the greatest threats businesses face today falls in the area of cyber risk: Phishing attacks, data breaches, ransomware attacks and social engineering are some top concerns especially for SMBs. Experts in the cyber arena predict that all businesses will at some point face a cyber-attack. The matter isn’t if, but when. The U.S…. Read more »
You’re operating your small business in an increasingly digital world. Your customers use digital devices to stay connected with their favorite brands, including yours—they upload and download content from the internet; conduct transactions on apps; share information over email, social media, and messaging platforms. Likewise, your employees tap into data and productivity tools from both… Read more »
Today’s businesses have a lot to handle in securing their assets against the threat of data breaches and cyber crime. However, a surprisingly low tech and highly successful form of cyber attack is on the rise: Social Engineering Fraud. There is no antivirus for this cyber threat because it targets your people directly. A criminal… Read more »
Data breaches at big corporations make for big headlines. It’s a familiar story: A corporation gets hacked or mishandles customer data resulting in millions in damages. While the threat may seem far from home, small and mid-sized businesses are growing targets for cyber crime. And there’s a lot at stake. In 2014, the mean annual… Read more »
There’s a rising number of mobile application users in the workplace—but that doesn’t mean employees are chasing down virtual creatures in the board room or behind the water cooler. They’re more likely using their smartphones and tablets to collaborate with coworkers, submit expense reports, optimize pay-per-click campaigns, check e-mail, keep up with customers…and the list… Read more »
Today cyber security is a real threat to individuals and organizations as more are attacked every year. Every three minutes in the U.S. an individual is a victim of a cyber crime. Cyber security incidents for businesses have surged almost 40% from 2014 to 2015 as reported by companies in PwC’s The Global State Of… Read more »
