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Avoid Holiday and Black Friday Scams with these Cyber Security Tips

November 24, 2021

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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 […]

Filed Under: American Heritage, Cyber Tagged With: black friday scams, cyber security, holiday scams, holiday security tips, online shopping, online shopping safety

Cyber Protection During Mega Shopping Holidays

November 17, 2021

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 […]

Filed Under: American Heritage, Cyber Tagged With: Black Friday, cyber liability coverage, cyber monday, cyber protection, online shopping safety, why do i need cyber liability insurance

Cyber Liability Coverage goes beyond identify theft insurance to cover hacking, cyber bullying, and more

November 10, 2021

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 […]

Filed Under: American Heritage, Cyber, Home Tagged With: cyber bullying, cyber liability coverage, hacking, how much does cyber liability coverage cost, how to file a claim if you're a cyber theft victim, how to file a claim if your identity is stolen, identity theft insurance

Cyberattacks Turn into Targeted Affairs

November 3, 2021

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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 […]

Filed Under: American Heritage, Cyber Tagged With: cyber insurance, cyber security, cyberattacks, hackers, targeted affairs, targeted attacks

Businesses Need to Rethink Cyber Risks for Work-from-Home Employees

February 24, 2021

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 […]

Filed Under: American Heritage, Cyber Tagged With: cyber attacks, cyber insurance, cyber risk when working from home, cyber security and remote employees, remote work, work from home

6 Cybersecurity Tips When You Work From Home

February 17, 2021

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 […]

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‘Gotcha – You’ve Been Hacked!’: Handling a Cyber Claim for Your Business

February 10, 2021

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 […]

Filed Under: American Heritage, Cyber, Money Tagged With: cyber insurance, hacked, how to deal with a cyber claim, what happens when i have a cyber claim

Cyber Security Tips for Allowing Employees to Work From Home

February 3, 2021

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 […]

Filed Under: American Heritage, Commercial Insurance, Cyber, Small Business Tagged With: cyber security, how to protect work from home employees from cyber attacks, remote work, remote work cyber insurance, remote work cyber security, use of personal devices when working from home, working from home and cyber security

What is Personal Cyber Insurance and Why Do You Need It?

October 28, 2020

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 […]

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Does My Small Business Need Cyber Insurance?

October 21, 2020

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 […]

Filed Under: American Heritage, Commercial Insurance, Cyber Tagged With: business insurance, cyber liability, cyber security, data breach, does my business need cyber insurance, small business cyber insurance, small business cyber risks

The Cost of Your Employees’ Fingerprints

October 14, 2020

In January 2019, The Illinois Supreme Court upheld consumers’ rights to sue companies for collecting their fingerprints without explicit consent. This precedent-setting case, Rosenbach v Six Flags Entertainment Corp, was the first to extend the interpretation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) holding that individuals do not need to prove they were actually […]

Filed Under: American Heritage, Cyber Tagged With: biometric data, consumer security, cyber insurance, cyber liability, cyber security, employee security, fingerprints, privacy rights

Personal Cyber Insurance: Protecting Our Digital Lives

October 7, 2020

It is often said that smartphones are more powerful than the computers used in the NASA 1969 Moon landing mission. The 2KB memory of the Apollo 11’s guidance system is tiny compared to today’s Apple or Android handsets. When coupled with always-on internet access, these devices open up a world of possibilities – but many […]

Filed Under: American Heritage, Cyber Tagged With: cyber breach, cyber insurance, cyber security, online security, ransomware

How Smart Home Technology is Influencing Home Insurance

June 3, 2020

By now, most Americans have grown accustomed to smart devices. Whether it is a smartphone or a smartwatch, we interact many times a day with some sort of smart device. These gadgets have changed the way we live providing unprecedented convenience and productivity. Smart devices in the home are no different. Over the last few […]

Filed Under: American Heritage, Cyber, Home Tagged With: discount on home insurance, Home Insurance, home security, home security system, internet of things

How Smart Home Technology is Influencing Home Insurance

February 12, 2020

By now, most Americans have grown accustomed to smart devices. Whether it is a smartphone or a smartwatch, we interact many times a day with some sort of smart device. These gadgets have changed the way we live providing unprecedented convenience and productivity. Smart devices in the home are no different. Over the last few […]

Filed Under: American Heritage, Cyber, Home, Money Tagged With: can a security system get me a discount on home insurance, Home Insurance, home technology, internet of things, IOT, smart home, technology

Shield Your Family

October 30, 2019

You are more connected than ever and criminals know the information accessed by your family is valuable. Criminals steal passwords, data, money and identities. Even worse than financial loss is the threat of cyber bullying and reputational harm. Western Reserve Group has Personal Cyber and Identity Fraud Coverage that helps you by guarding your loved […]

Filed Under: American Heritage, Cyber Tagged With: cyber liability, fraud insurance, fraud protection, personal cyber insurance, technology

What is Personal Cyber Insurance and Why Do You Need It?

October 23, 2019

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 […]

Filed Under: American Heritage, Cyber Tagged With: cyber attack coverage, cyber extortion coverage, cyberbullying, data breach coverage, online fraud coverage, personal cyber insurance

Chubb Launches Personal Cyber Protection Coverage

October 16, 2019

As a supplement to a a Masterpiece Homeowners policy, Chubb’s Cyber coverage offers individuals and families in North America enhanced protections for cyberattacks that lead to extortion and ransomware, financial loss, cyberbullying, cyber disruption, and breach of privacy. Additionally, clients benefit from discounted access to third-party resources, with tools ranging from how to secure network […]

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Personal Cyber Insurance: Deploy in Case of Attack

October 9, 2019

Your “internet of things” – that network of smart TVs, video game consoles, refrigerators and thermostats that make your life easier – poses a security threat. Where there is a threat, there’s (usually) insurance. Until recently, cyber insurance has been a product for businesses; now it’s an option for individuals. Personal cyber insurance pays out […]

Filed Under: American Heritage, Cyber, Money Tagged With: cyber attack, cyber crime, cyberbullying protection, internet of things, personal cyber insurance, ransomware insurance

Personal Cyber Insurance: What Does it Protect You From?

October 2, 2019

We have heard about increasing cyber crime and cyber attacks in today’s connected world, but do you know about what risks you face online as an individual or whether your home insurance covers you if you are a victim of internet or cyber crime? The more connected we become, the more people worry (or don’t […]

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How to Secure Your (Easily Hackable) Smart Home

January 31, 2019Leave a Comment

As more devices and appliances with Internet capabilities enter the market, protecting those devices from hackers becomes critical. Unfortunately, many of these non-computer, non-smartphone devices – from toilets to refrigerators to alarm systems – weren’t built with security in mind. So what can someone who’s already bought one of these devices do? When it comes […]

Filed Under: American Heritage, Cyber Tagged With: cyber security, cyber threats, ransomware, smart homes, technology

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