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The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness Training at your Business

By Business, Commercial, commercial cyber, Cyber, cyber attack, cybersecurity, cybersecurity tools, employee training, Employees, information technology, Insurance, phishing, Prevention, ransomware, Technology

The latest data from the Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report highlights an imbalance when it comes to the level of cyber expertise businesses in the US have versus their actions taken when a cyberattack occurs. Although being deemed as global “cyber ex…

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Shining a Light on the Dark Web

By Cyber, cyber attack, cyber crime, cyber insurance, cyber security, CyberScout, Dark Web, identity theft, identity thieves, Insurance, Internet, password, Personal, Personal Cyber Protection, personal information, phishing scams, Prevention, Technology, Two-Factor Authentication

It’s estimated the “Surface Web”—websites and data visible to everyone—represents less than five percent of the total information and locations on the internet. Beneath the surface lies the Deep Web—also known as the Hidden, Invisible and Dark Web. [1]…

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Hard Lesson Learned: A Hacker Victim’s Story  

By computer attack, computer attacks, Cyber, cyber attack, cyber crime, cyber criminals, cyber insurance, cyber insurance coverage, cyber risk, cyber security, cyber thief, cybercrime, cybersecurity, hacked, hacker, Home, Insurance, Personal, Personal Cyber Protection, Prevention, scam, scams, Social Media, Technology

Since October of last year, I always try to have my phone’s ringer turned up if I am not working, and I’m much more adamant about picking up a phone call. Like many people, I tended to silence my phone a…

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Keep Children Protected from Cyber Phishing Attacks

By back to school, children, computer attack, cyber attack, cyber risk, cyberbulling, cybersecurity, e-mail spoof, Education, Insurance, kids, malware, online safety, Personal, Personal Cyber Protection, phishing scams, Prevention, scams, Social Media, students, Technology, virtual

Back to school season is upon us. Many school officials, teachers, students, and families don’t know what this school year will look like, as the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting when and how students are returning to school. One thing everyone can…

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Keep Children Protected from Cyber Phishing Attacks

By back to school, children, computer attack, cyber attack, cyber risk, cyberbulling, cybersecurity, e-mail spoof, Education, Insurance, kids, malware, online safety, Personal, Personal Cyber Protection, phishing scams, Prevention, scams, Social Media, students, Technology, virtual

Back to school season is upon us. Many school officials, teachers, students, and families don’t know what this school year will look like, as the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting when and how students are returning to school. One thing everyone…

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Quarantine Fatigue Is Real And It Could Kill Your Company

By Business, Central, cloud based services, cloud storage, Commercial, computer, Cyber, cyber attack, cyber crime, cyber security, CyberScout, cybersecurity, data backup, Employees, fatigue, firmware, Home, Insurance, malware, multi-factor authentication, pandemic, Personal, phishing, Prevention, quarantine, quarantine fatigue, scam, scammers, scams, software, Technology, work from home, working from home

Quarantine fatigue is not only sending people to crowded bars. We’re all getting tired of it—call it quaran-tigue—and that could spell trouble on the cybersecurity front. Multiple studies and articles of late have noted a trend that could have serious….

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Digital Hygiene Tips for Coronavirus Scams

By anti-malware, anti-virus, antivirus, back up data, Business, business owner, Commercial, coronavirus, COVID-19, Cyber, cyber attack, cyber crime, cyber criminals, cyber hygiene, cyber security, cybercrime, CyberScout, cybersecurity, Employees, Insurance, Prevention, security, Technology, vpn

Coronavirus scams are everywhere. During the evolving public health crisis surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus), it is essential to remain vigilant in the days and weeks to come, online as well as out in the world. It is likely you are tracking several…

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Small Business Saturday – BIG Cyber Protection

By Business, Business Insurance, business owner, Commercial, computer, computer attacks, Cyber, cyber attack, cyber crime, cyber insurance, cyber insurance coverage, cyber risk, cyber security, cybercrime, data breach, Employees, Financial, Insurance, online shopping, Prevention, small business, Technology

Shop Small is a nationwide movement that celebrates small businesses every day and helps communities thrive and stay vibrant. Small Business Saturday is a whole day specially dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country, celebrated each …

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