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Recognize Spam and Phishing Emails

Recognize Spam and Phishing Emails As more of our daily lives move into cyberspace, hackers, cybercriminals and spam bots may lurk behind every new message that shows up in your inbox. Even robust spam filters may not be able to catch every unwelcome email. Fortunately, you can act as an additional line of defense for […]

October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. During this month, the public and private sectors work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. October 2024 marks the 21st Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Secure Our World.” This month serves as a reminder that businesses must stay cybersecure to safeguard company data, protect […]

The Importance of Data Backup and Recovery Plans for Businesses

In modern businesses, data is central to operations, customer management and decision-making. It is so integral to organizations that data loss from events like cyberattacks, hardware failures, failed cloud synchronizations, natural disasters and human errors can lead to significant disruptions, financial losses and compliance issues. Data loss events can also erode client trust and even […]

What is Extended Non-Owned Coverage and Why Should You Have It?

The Extended Non-Owned Coverage endorsement expands liability and medical payments coverage for individuals using vehicles furnished or regularly available for their use. This is commonly used for individuals provided a vehicle by their employer. This endorsement modifies standard exclusions and provides specific protections on an excess basis. The endorsement schedule outlines that this coverage applies […]

7 Lifestyle Tips To Stay Healthy During Flu Season

On average, 8% of the country’s population gets infected and develops influenza (flu) symptoms each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While viruses can live year-round, flu activity tends to rise in October and peak between December and February. This article highlights habits and preventive tips for staying healthy […]

Cyber Liability: Understanding Cybercriminals: Motivations, Methods and Protection Strategies

Cyberattacks can impact a company in numerous ways. They can create significant financial losses through fines, lawsuits and business interruptions, and they can cause reputational damage as clients and stakeholders lose trust in the organization. As technology evolves, cybercriminals are able to conduct more sophisticated attacks. However, understanding different types of cybercriminals’ motives and methods […]