Category: Cyber
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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 … <a title="The Cost of Your Employees’ Fingerprints" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/the-cost-of-your-employees-fingerprints/" aria-label="Read more about The Cost...
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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 … <a title="Personal Cyber Insurance: Protecting Our Digital Lives" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/personal-cyber-insurance-protecting-our-digital-lives/" aria-label="Read more about Personal...
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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 … <a title="How Smart Home Technology is Influencing Home Insurance" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/how-smart-home-technology-is-influencing-home-insurance-2-2/" aria-label="Read more about...
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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 … Read more
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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 … <a title="Chubb Launches Personal Cyber Protection Coverage" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/chubb-launches-personal-cyber-protection-coverage/" aria-label="Read more about Chubb Launches...
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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 … <a title="Personal Cyber Insurance: Deploy in Case of Attack" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/personal-cyber-insurance-deploy-in-case-of-attack/" aria-label="Read more about...
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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 … <a title="Personal Cyber Insurance: What Does it Protect You From?" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/personal-cyber-insurance-what-does-it-protect-you-from/" aria-label="Read more...
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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 … <a title="How to Secure Your (Easily Hackable) Smart Home" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/how-to-secure-your-smart-home/" aria-label="Read more about...
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Made famous by the WannaCry attack that crippled the NHS in 2017, ransomware is continuing to hit businesses. According to security research firm Symantec, infections have steadily increased every year since 2013, reaching record levels in 2017. Even over the last few months, ransomware has impacted multiple organizations, including the PGA of America, and the … <a title="How to Survive a Ransomware Attack – And Not Get Hit Again" class="read-more"...
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The integration of smartphones in both personal and professional life has created a culture of vulnerability in which we walk around with our most sensitive information literally at the tips of our fingers. The results? A lucrative black market for data thieves eager to hack and sell passwords, credit card numbers and other personal data. … <a title="Cybersecurity 101: Practical Tips to Protect Your Personal Data" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/practical-tips-to-protect-your-personal-data/" aria-label="Read more...