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Last week, we shared the scoop on current issues in cybersecurity. In this article, we’re arming you with the knowledge to avoid falling victim to cyber attacks and threats. Since many cybersecurity issues arise from the “human factor,” educating yourself…
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Category: Business, Central, Commercial, Cyber, Personal, Prevention, Technology
Tags: commercial cyber, cyber crime, cyber insurance, Cyber Protection & Coverage, Cyber Suite Coverage, cybersecurity, data backup, digital footprint, multi-factor authentication, National Cyber Security Awareness Month, password manager, personal cyber
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a national effort to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and ensure that Americans have access to the resources they need to be more secure online. Whether you’re a small business engaged in online…
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Category: Business, Central, Commercial, Cyber, Personal, Prevention, Technology
Tags: cyber, cyber crime, cyber insurance, cybersecurity, National Cyber Security Awareness Month
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
Now that it is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, what better time to educate yourself on the current levels of cybercrime around the world. More than half of mid-market businesses have experienced a data breach[1], and more than 175 million…
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Category: Business, Commercial, Financial, Personal, Prevention, Risk Management, Technology
Tags: cyber, cyber crime, cyber criminals, cyber insurance, cyber risk, cyber security, cybercrime, CyberScout, cybersecurity, Internet, National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Personal Cyber Protection
Parents, do you break out in a cold sweat when you see your child surfing the internet? Do you worry about what sites they’re visiting or who’s interacting with them? Is your teen or tween’s smartphone use a cause for…
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Category: Communication, Education, Employees, Home, Personal, Risk Management, Technology
Tags: cyber criminals, cyber hygiene, CyberScout, National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Personal Cyber Protection
Just in time for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Identity Theft Resource Center in conjunction with CyberScout has released a survey entitled “Social Media Habits and You.” The survey focuses on how parents and guardians monitor their kids’ online behavior,…
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Category: Central, Education, Home, Personal, Risk Management, Technology
Tags: credit freeze, cyber hygiene, malware attack, National Cyber Security Awareness Month, phishing, technology
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here, and to promote a better understanding of the online dangers we face, the Identity Theft Resource Center teamed up with CyberScout to conduct a survey entitled “Social Media Habits and You.” Focusing on cybersecurity…
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Category: Central, Communication, Education, Home, Personal, Social Media, Technology
Tags: cyber insurance coverage, cyber security, CyberScout, Identity Fraud and Credit Monitoring Program, National Cyber Security Awareness Month, online presence, Personal Cyber Protection, protect online privacy, social media
Parents can’t always keep an eye on their children’s digital lives. Some adults aren’t digital natives, and still others simply don’t have time to monitor their kids’ activities. To complicate matters, the risks posed by cyber criminals changes all the…
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Category: Central, Education, Home, Personal, Technology
Tags: cyber insurance coverage, cyberbulling, CyberScout, cybersecurity, identity fraud, Identity Fraud and Credit Monitoring Program, National Cyber Security Awareness Month
While sitting in my doctor’s office, I started thinking, “What if?” What if the doctor’s computer network were hacked tonight? Does he have knowledgeable I.T. staff protecting the sensitive personal information in all those patient files, including mine? I could end…
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Category: Business, Central, Commercial, Financial, Loss Control, Prevention, Risk Management, Technology
Tags: computer, credit, cyber, cyber crime, cyber thief, cybercrime, cyberthief, data, data breach, hacked, hacker, identity theft, National Cyber Security Awareness Month
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