phishing Archives - The Mid-State Group

Oct 29

Cyber Resilience: The Best Plan for When the Worst Happens

By Insurance Feed Business, Central, Commercial, Cyber, cyber risk, Cyber Suite Coverage, cybersecurity, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency, Insurance, Personal, phishing, Prevention, ransomware, Technology, US Department of Homeland Security

As cyber risks evolve and become more threatening in scope, they come at an increasing cost to both the public…

May 06

The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness Training at your Business

By Insurance Feed 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…

Jan 07

New Cyberthreats for 2021…The List Goes On

By Insurance Feed artificial intelligence, Cyber, cyber security, cyberthreat, data breach, hackers, Home, Insurance, IoT, machine learning, malware, Personal, phishing, Prevention, ransomware, Technology

We recently posted about Deepfakes being a new cyberthreat for 2021. There are a few more threats to be aware…

Nov 24

8 Ways to Protect Yourself against Scams on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

By Insurance Feed attachments, Black Friday, Black Friday shopping, credit cards, Cyber, cyber crime, Cyber Monday, cyber security, CyberScout, Insurance, online banking, online safety, online shopping, phishing, phishing scams, Prevention, public wi-fi, scammers, secure websites, skimmers, strong password, Trusted Choice

The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, especially for scammers. Consumers are typically spending more, doing it quickly,…

Oct 15

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart

By Insurance Feed Central, Cyber, cyber crime, cyber insurance, cyber insurance coverage, cyber security, digital home, Home, Insurance, Internet of Things, National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Personal, Personal Cyber Protection, phishing, security software, smart technology, Social Media, strong password, system updates, Technology, Two-Factor Authentication

A few weeks ago, my sister asked me to stop by her house to check on a few things while…

Oct 15

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart

A few weeks ago, my sister asked me to stop by her house to check on a few things while…

Jul 09

Hurricane-Related Scams and Hacking

By Insurance Feed attachments, Business, Central, CISA, Commercial, Cyber, cyber security, CyberScout, cybersecurity, fraud alert, fraud emails, fraudulent account, hacker, hacking, hurricane, hurricane season, Insurance, links, malicious software, mobile security, natural disaster, Personal, phishing, Prevention, scam, scammers, scams, security system, severe weather, Social Media, Technology, Weather

In relation to my last hurricane blog, Coronavirus Could Complicate Hurricane Season 2020, another complication will be the wave of…

Jun 09

Quarantine Fatigue Is Real And It Could Kill Your Company

By Insurance Feed 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…

Apr 02

Stay Cyber Secure When Connecting Remotely

By Insurance Feed Business, Commercial, Communication, computer attacks, Cyber, cyber hygiene, cyber risk, cyber security, cyberattack, CyberScout, cybersecurity, data, Employees, hackers, Insurance, Internet, malware, malware attack, mobile security, Personal, phishing, Prevention, ransomware, scam, secure, security, smishing, Technology, vishing, webcam

COVID-19 has forced people from their workplaces and schools. Working from home and homeschooling means that millions of Americans are…

Jan 10

Don’t Be Fooled by the Latest Phishing Scams

By Insurance Feed Bank Scam, Central, College Test Prep Scam, Education, Financial, Home, Insurance, internet safety, Netflix scam, Personal, phishing, phishing scams, Prevention, Social Security Administration Scam, Technology, vishing

If you’re like me, you get more junk emails than you do legitimate ones and more phone calls from numbers…

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Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia since 1964, The Mid-State Group delivers innovative growth, risk management, and cost containment strategies for thriving businesses, organizations, families and individuals. Our family-owned, independent umbrella of service companies includes Mid-State Insurance, Mid-State HR, Mid-State Safety, and Mid-State Wellness, and Mid-State Financial Services along with the educational Mid-State Academy.

We offer comprehensive insurance solutions throughout Virginia, including Lynchburg, VA, Amherst, VA, Charlottesville, VA, Bedford, VA, Roanoke, VA and surrounding areas.

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