by Kelli Young | Aug 9, 2021 | Business Insurance, Cyber Liability Insurance
Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) is a dark web cyberthreat to businesses that utilizes software to launch an attack and secure a ransom payment. These attacks entail a cybercriminal deploying malicious software to compromise a device (or multiple devices) and demand a...
by Kelli Young | Jul 28, 2021 | Business Insurance, Cyber Liability Insurance
The year 2020 will forever be remembered as the year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The global impact was unlike anything seen in recent history, and the virus permeated all aspects of life, including cybercriminals who used the opportunity to exploit the pandemic by...
by Kelli Young | Jul 20, 2021 | Business Insurance, Cyber Liability Insurance
Passwords are used in many ways to protect data, systems and networks. They are used to authenticate users of operating systems (OS) and applications such as email, labor recording, and remote access. Passwords are also used to protect files and other stored...
by Kelli Young | Jul 14, 2021 | Business Insurance, Cyber Liability Insurance
When a cyberattack occurs, how your organization responds can make all the difference in mitigating the damages. In particular, time is of the essence. That’s why it’s vital for your organization to have an effective cyber incident response plan in place that...
by Kelli Young | Jun 22, 2021 | Business Insurance, Cyber Liability Insurance
In recent years, ransomware attacks have steadily been on the rise. These incidents—which entail cybercriminals compromising a device or server and demanding a large payment be made before restoring the technology (as well as any data stored on it) for the victim—are...
by Kelli Young | Jun 18, 2021 | Business Insurance, Cyber Liability Insurance
The COVID-19 pandemic has solidified remote work as a new operational standard. Employers should expect this trend to only grow in the future. In fact, many major companies, such as Twitter and Microsoft, have indicated that remote work will be an indefinite option...
