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Most Common Remote Work Security Risks in 2021

February 9, 2022

Remote work has become a highly popular and common practice around the world, especially now as companies allow a significant part of their employees to remain remote. However, while this practice increases flexibility, improves productivity, and enhances work-life balance, there’s a downside to it – remote work security risks. In this new remote-working landscape created […]

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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

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 […]

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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

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 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 […]

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How to Survive a Ransomware Attack – And Not Get Hit Again

January 28, 2019Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Cybersecurity 101: Practical Tips to Protect Your Personal Data

January 22, 2019Leave a Comment

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. […]

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8 Types of Cyber Attacks Your Business Needs to Avoid

January 17, 2019Leave a Comment

1. Malware What is it? Malware is an all-encompassing term for a variety of cyber threats including Trojans, viruses and worms. Malware is simply defined as code with malicious intent that typically steals data or destroys something on the computer. How does it work? Malware is most often introduced to a system through email attachments, […]

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10 Cyber Security Trends to Look Out for in 2019

January 14, 2019Leave a Comment

2018 was an interesting year for all things cyber. It was the year that brought major breaches pretty much every week. Most recently, the Marriott Hotel group suffered a significant data breach, while Quora fell foul to some cyber criminals. Cyber security is still the issue on every business leaders mind. This year, organizations have […]

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ransomware

January 8, 2019Leave a Comment

What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious software that infects a computer and restricts users’ access to it until a ransom is paid to unlock it. Ransomware variants have been observed for several years and often attempt to extort money from victims by displaying an on-screen alert. Typically, these alerts state that the […]

Filed Under: American Heritage, Cyber Tagged With: computer safety, cyber, cyber security, ransomware

Marriott Data Breach: What You Need To Know

January 3, 2019Leave a Comment

What is the Marriott Data Breach? On November 30th, Marriott International announced that the private information of up to 500 million guests became compromised. The breach is one of the largest in history and brings up a variety of concerns regarding consumer privacy safety. They noted that an internal tool recognized a data breach in […]

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