Category: Cyber Insights

The Escalating Cyber Threats Facing the Insurance Industry and How Managed Security Solutions Can Help

The Escalating Cyber Threats Facing the Insurance Industry and How Managed Security Solutions Can Help

Introduction The insurance industry is facing an escalating cybersecurity crisis, with cyber threats becoming more frequent, sophisticated, and costly. According to a security.org report, 70% of insurance professionals who are familiar with cyber insurance have experienced a cyber attack. Robust cybersecurity measures are critical for insurance agencies to protect sensitive customer data, maintain compliance with

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The Cyber Threat Epidemic: Why Insurance Agencies Can’t Afford to Ignore Cybersecurity

The Cyber Threat Epidemic: Why Insurance Agencies Can’t Afford to Ignore Cybersecurity

The Importance of Cybersecurity for Insurance Agencies In the digital age, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for insurance agencies. The sensitive nature of the data they handle, including personal and financial information, makes them prime targets for cyber criminals. A successful cyber attack or data breach can result in devastating consequences, such as financial

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Social Engineering 101: The Most Common Ways Hackers Manipulate You

Social Engineering 101: The Most Common Ways Hackers Manipulate You

Social engineering refers to the psychological manipulation of people into revealing sensitive information or granting access to systems, networks, or physical locations. Cybercriminals use social engineering tactics to trick people into divulging passwords, financial data, or other confidential details that can enable further malicious activities. Even robust cybersecurity measures can be undermined if an employee

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Don’t Let Your Emails Become a Cybercriminal’s Payday

Don’t Let Your Emails Become a Cybercriminal’s Payday

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a sophisticated scam targeting businesses and organizations to trick employees into transferring funds or sensitive data to fraudsters. This attack relies on social engineering techniques to exploit human vulnerabilities rather than technical system vulnerabilities. BEC attacks typically begin with the attacker compromising or spoofing an email account belonging to a

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