Category: Technology
Tax season is upon us. As consumers wait for tax-related documents to be delivered to their mailboxes, thieves are lying in wait, ready to intercept. According to the Federal Trade Commission, tax identity theft is one of the top types of ID theft reported. Using stolen personal information, which can be found on tax-related forms, identity thieves can file phony tax returns and collect the refund.
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When I’m completing a risk management review for one of our commercial partners, the most common area of losses we discuss are fleet claims. Whether your company has one vehicle or 100, having drivers out on the roadway poses a…
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Category: Auto, Business, Claims, Commercial, Liability, Loss Control, Risk Management, Technology
Tags: accident investigation, business, car camera, commercial, commercial insurance, company drivers, company vehicles, fleet claims, fleet management, fleet performance, fleet safety program, fleet tracking, liability, risk management, telematics
With the continued adoption of Smart Home products, many homeowners welcome devices that promote energy efficiency, cost savings benefits, and added security. These protected homes may present a lower risk for insurers and reduce claims expenses, but are insurers optimizing…
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Category: Cyber, Home, Personal, Prevention, Technology
Tags: behavioral data, exposure data, Hartford Steam Boiler, Home Health Score, HSB, IoT, smart devices, smart home, smart phone, smart technology, smart TV, technology advances
myCentral is a convenient and secure option for managing your insurance information, anytime, anywhere. In addition to reporting a claim, accessing ID cards and roadside assistance information, viewing your policy, and finding resources for your home or business, myCentral offers…
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Category: Central, myCentral, Service, Technology
Tags: billing, credit card, e-billing, EFT, Mobile app, myCentral, payment, payment plan
We recently posted about Deepfakes being a new cyberthreat for 2021. There are a few more threats to be aware of this year, and knowledge about them is the best defense.
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Category: Cyber, Home, Personal, Prevention, Technology
Tags: artificial intelligence, cyber security, cyberthreat, data breach, hackers, IoT, machine learning, malware, phishing, ransomware, technology
The threat landscape of cybersecurity changes daily, with hackers and cybersecurity professionals in a perpetual cat-and-mouse chase; hackers discover new ways to infiltrate and exploit their targets, and the cybersecurity industry looks for vulnerabilities, tries to anticipate new threats, and…
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Category: Cyber, Personal, Prevention, Social Media, Technology
Tags: artificial intelligence, cyber security, cyberattack, CyberScout, deepfakes, hackers, Personal Cyber Protection, phishing scams, ransomware, scams
This weekend marks Daylight Savings time when we “fall back” an hour. A general rule of thumb is to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors when Daylight Savings Time ends and begins (unless you have a special detector –…
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Category: Home, Personal, Prevention, Technology
Tags: Daylight Savings Time, fire extinguishers, fire prevention, fire prevention tips, low battery, National Fire Protection Association, smoke alarm, smoke detector
A few weeks ago, my sister asked me to stop by her house to check on a few things while she was on vacation. When I walked into her house, I nearly jumped out of my skin as I heard…
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Category: Central, Cyber, Home, Personal, Social Media, Technology
Tags: cyber crime, cyber insurance, cyber insurance coverage, cyber security, digital home, Internet of Things, National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Personal Cyber Protection, phishing, security software, smart technology, strong password, system updates, 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] In…
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Category: Cyber, Personal, Prevention, Technology
Tags: cyber attack, cyber crime, cyber insurance, cyber security, CyberScout, Dark Web, identity theft, identity thieves, Internet, password, Personal Cyber Protection, personal information, phishing scams, Two-Factor Authentication
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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Category: Home, Personal, Prevention, Social Media, Technology
Tags: 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, Personal Cyber Protection, scam, scams
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