Posts by Insurance News Editor
The Evolving Threat of Ransomware
The meteoric rise of ransomware has garnered substantial attention over the past decade and for good reason: the malicious software attacks can cripple their intended targets. Now, recent data is shedding light on an evolving threat – while overall ransomware infections have decreased, enterprise infections have grown by nearly 12 percent in 2018 and account…
Read MoreTaxpayer Guide to Identity Theft
Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen personal information, including your Social Security number, to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund. If you suspect you are a victim of identity theft, continue to pay your taxes and file your tax return, even if you must file a paper return. Know the…
Read More15 Effective Cybersecurity Strategies For Your Remote Workforce
When you’re operating a remote team, one question that often comes up is how to keep your business information safe. Employees don’t always have the same security measures in place on their home Wi-Fi networks as you do in the office, so there may be an increased risk of a data breach.You need to help…
Read MoreRecovering from Identity Theft
Is someone using your personal information to open accounts, file taxes, or make purchases? Visit IdentityTheft.gov, the federal government’s one-stop resource to help you report and recover from identity theft. Data Breach? Lost Info? Did you get a notice that says a company lost your personal information in a data breach? Did you lose your…
Read MorePrevent & Report Identity Theft
Tips for Preventing Identity Theft Keep these tips in mind to protect yourself from identity theft: Secure your Social Security number (SSN). Don’t carry your Social Security card in your wallet. Only give out your SSN when necessary. Don’t share personal information (birthdate, Social Security number, or bank account number) because someone asks for it.…
Read MoreIN: Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft
Dear Valued Customer, In this issue of “——————–“ we’re focused upon the very real dangers surrounding identify theft. Identity theft remains the number one concern among consumers contacting the Federal Trade Commission. In fact, the FTC estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. And, once they have your…
Read MoreIN: Five Steps to Creating a Cyber Security Incident Response Plan
Dear Valued Customer, Could a data breach happen to your company, and could you handle the cost of cleaning up? To prevent or mitigate loss, an incident response plan should be a critical component of your cyber security toolkit. Over 41,600 incidents and 2,013 confirmed data breaches were investigated by Verizon and its partners in…
Read MorePrioritizing Cyber Security for Business Owners
United States e-commerce sales topped $146 billion in the second quarter of 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The rise of the online marketplace has moved in lockstep with the explosive growth of the internet over the past two and a half decades: Google now receives more than 5.5 billion searches a day…
Read MoreHow Much Could A Data Breach Cost Your Company?
A data breach can have far-reaching consequences, causing financial losses and affecting an organization’s operations and compliance in the short term. And a major breach in the headlines can potentially damage reputation for years to come, leading to lost business and a competitive disadvantage. Could a data breach happen to your Company? If you’re in…
Read MoreHow Cyber Insurance Protects You Before A Breach
Data hackers can cost businesses big money. Traveler’s, a leading provider of cyber insurance, suggests that it could cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $7 million if they suffer a breach. Since any company that accepts electronic payments is at risk, cyber insurance has become one of the most important types of insurance any business…
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