Category: Cyber
- Categories: American Heritage, Cyber
The holiday season is finally here and with it brings a multitude of sales. According to Pew Research Center, 80% of American adults are now purchasing products online. But may of these online shoppers don’t realize the potential risk involved with online scams and fraud perpetrated by cybercriminals to deceive buyers. In this blog, we … <a title="Avoid Holiday and Black Friday Scams with these Cyber Security Tips" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/avoid-holiday-and-black-friday-scams-with-these-cyber-security-tips/"...
- Categories: American Heritage, Cyber
For many decades, Thanksgiving has been the unofficial kickoff to major holiday shopping sprees. From the madness of Black Friday to the incredible deals on Cyber Monday, hordes of people flock to retail outlets and websites, throwing their cyber data, credit card numbers, and passwords all over the place on the way. With so much … <a title="Cyber Protection During Mega Shopping Holidays" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/cyber-protection-during-mega-shopping-holidays/" aria-label="Read more about Cyber Protection...
- Categories: American Heritage, Cyber, Home
As technology advances, it makes our lives easier. But there’s also a risk for homeowners as we integrate smart technology such as smart televisions and security systems into our homes. Not only does identity theft pose a risk, but you could also be on the hook for damages if you accidentally release a virus or … <a title="Cyber Liability Coverage goes beyond identify theft insurance to cover hacking, cyber bullying,...
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Cyberattacks have turned into more targeted and sophisticated affairs. The days of hackers using the old-school spray and prey approach, where they infiltrate a network and then splatter malicious software hoping to entice and extort random victims, are slowly dying away. In their place, a much more concerning trend has emerged. Today, cyber threat actors … <a title="Cyberattacks Turn into Targeted Affairs" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/cyberattacks-turn-into-targeted-affairs/" aria-label="Read more about Cyberattacks Turn into...
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When worldwide lockdowns were imposed almost overnight in March, most employees thought they were leaving their desks behind for just a few weeks. Very few employers and employees would have predicted that six months later they would still be working from home. Remote working may have been a sudden response which organizations scrambled to organize … <a title="Businesses Need to Rethink Cyber Risks for Work-from-Home Employees" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/businesses-need-to-rethink-cyber-risks-for-work-from-home-employees/" aria-label="Read more...
- Categories: American Heritage, Cyber, Home
As of September 2020, nearly 60% of full-time and part-time workers in the U.S. were doing their jobs remotely at least some of the time during the coronavirus pandemic. And many of them would like to keep doing so. This work-from-home pivot makes some employers’ IT professionals nervous, though. A global study released in October … <a title="6 Cybersecurity Tips When You Work From Home" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/6-cybersecurity-tips-when-you-work-from-home/" aria-label="Read more about...
- Categories: American Heritage, Cyber, Money
Ever wonder what’s involved in handling a cyber claim? What is the process? Who needs to be notified of a cyber event? What steps should be taken to address the resulting chaos? If you follow Ash Burdon, cyber incident manager at CFC Underwriting, around for a day, you might not guess he works for an … <a title="‘Gotcha – You’ve Been Hacked!’: Handling a Cyber Claim for Your Business" class="read-more"...
- Categories: American Heritage, Commercial Insurance, Cyber, Small Business
Around the world, many people already work full-time from the comfort of their homes or local coffee shops. Employers have discovered, and research has consistently shown, that when employees telework, they remain productive due to having fewer distractions and spending less time commuting. While the ability to allow staff to work remotely when needed gives … <a title="Cyber Security Tips for Allowing Employees to Work From Home" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/cyber-security-tips-for-allowing-employees-to-work-from-home/" aria-label="Read...
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When you hear, “cyber attack,” you likely think of data breaches at a large company or retailer, but do you ever consider that you could be personally attacked? From a surprise virus to a deliberate rental scam, to deeply hurtful cyber-bullying, the threats you and your family face in the connected world are real and … <a title="What is Personal Cyber Insurance and Why Do You Need It?" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/what-is-personal-cyber-insurance-and-why-do-you-need-it-2-2/"...
- Categories: American Heritage, Commercial Insurance, Cyber
Most businesses invest in physical security and general liability insurance, but cybersecurity is usually limited to a firewall and some antivirus software. Unfortunately, this leaves many small businesses exposed to the high cost of cyber attacks – which are increasing in frequency. According to Gartner, a global research and advisory firm, 43% of major data … <a title="Does My Small Business Need Cyber Insurance?" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/does-my-small-business-need-cyber-insurance/" aria-label="Read more about Does...