Internet has pervaded nearly every activity we do. Whether we’re watching our Smart TVs or professionally networking with people on the other side of the world, so much of our daily lives are spent online that we barely even think about it anymore. Have a question? Jump on your favorite search engine. Need to impress … Read more
You’ve heard about it since you first started using the internet: Cybersafety must be practiced at all times when you’re online. Hopefully, you undergo regular security awareness training if you work at a computer to stay up-to-date on modern cyberattacks and the best way to combat threats. Maybe you’ve even completed phishing trainings sent by upper management. … Read more
Recent developments in cyber insurance have been an exciting topic for discussion. The Q4 2021 saw a lot of new companies enter the space, with some exciting as well. As a result, it has become increasingly important to understand how this affects your personal or business needs to protect yourself from potential damages caused by … Read more
Malicious files are a common threat to online security, with hackers and cybercriminals using them to infect unsuspecting users with malware. In this article, we’ll explore what malicious files are, how they work, and how you can protect yourself from them. Entire industries have cropped up to distribute digital files. Remember LimeWire? It was a … Read more
When technology doesn’t work the way it’s supposed to, you can get frustrated fast. That’s probably why you’re on Google right now, frantically searching for answers to turn your screen back right-side up or convince your computer to read that USB drive. In today’s blog, we’re going to dive a little deeper than “turning it … Read more
In light of increasing cyber-threats over the past several years, governments, industries and individuals all over the world are turning their sights toward improving cybersecurity. Regulations are expanding to cover everything from reducing financial fraud to protecting medical devices. In 2021, roughly 32M Americans relied on implanted medical devices. The U.S. made up nearly half … Read more
The biggest data breaches that generate national headlines typically happen to large and well-known companies. Although, it is small businesses that are more likely to suffer a cyberattack than these large companies. Not only do the world’s biggest companies need Cyber Insurance coverage, but it is also a must-have for small businesses as well. Every … Read more
Nearly every company, of every size, is exposed and vulnerable to cyberattacks. Your company’s privacy, confidential information, and operations are at risk of exposure. This is a massive problem for organizations, which is why more and more people are turning to cyber insurance to protect their businesses from a dangerous, and costly, situation. In 2020 … Read more
As any introductory security awareness training will tell you, hard-to-guess passwords are essential to protecting your accounts. In today’s cyber-threat landscape, that means using a mix of letters, numbers and symbols while also playing with capitalization. Most importantly, it shouldn’t spell out anything that’s easy to attribute to you, thus giving hackers an easy time … Read more
It’s finally happened: One of your worst nightmares come true. As an Internet user, you’ve heard of ransomware before. Maybe you thought it only happened to massive corporations or rich individuals with plenty of assets to lose. Now, though, you’re sitting and staring at a co-opted screen that tells you to pay up or lose … Read more