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Crime
What Should You Do If You’re a Victim of a Ransomware Attack?
Understanding, surviving, and minimizing your risk of cyber extortion We all fear the blue screen of death signaling a fatal system error. Operating computers can be frustrating at the best of times, but we’re sunk when they don’t work at
Anthem Data Breach Gives Access to Prescription Drugs
Medical insurer and their customers are latest cyber crime victims Anthem, Inc., one of the country’s biggest health insurance companies, is the latest victim of a major data breach by cyber criminals. Anthem confirmed that customer and employee personal information
8 Tips to Reduce the Risk of a Cyber Attack
Frequent but avoidable mistakes too many organizations make If you or your business haven’t been the victim of a cyber attack, count your blessings, but don’t think you can maintain your immunity forever. Cyber attacks are on the rise because
Small Business Vulnerability to Cyber Attacks
Protection is available and increasingly more affordable There’s been no lack of cyber attacks and data breaches affecting governments and big-name businesses this year. Hacking of SONY, JPMorgan Chase, Home Depot, and eBay might grab the headlines, but hackers are
Increased Need for Crime Insurance for Small Businesses
Diligence is the key to preventing losses Since the 2008 economic decline, there has been a sharp rise in crimes by employees and third parties. Fueled by the fear of unemployment, workers are fighting back against their employers. They’re more
Why Cyber Criminals Intentionally Target Small Businesses
Risk management controls are essential Cyber attacks on small businesses with less than 250 employees have tripled since 2011, according to The reasons that small businesses are becoming more popular with cyber criminals are simple: Compared to larger businesses, smaller
Use of SpyEye Hacker Software on the Rise
Makes purchase of Cyber Liability insurance a No-brainer The odds are pretty good that a cyber gang will stealthily turn your PC into a bot and use it to carry out all manner of cyber attacks. Security analysts anticipate a
Watch Out For Scareware and Rogueware
Millions of people are being tricked into buying or downloading scareware or rogueware. Pop-up windows entice Internet users by telling them their computer is infected. Users unknowingly click on the pop-up and buy security software that steals their credit card
Electronic Fraud Overtakes Traditional Theft Losses
Overseas markets pose emerging risks For the first time, major international corporations are reporting higher fraud losses from electronic theft of data than from physical stealing of assets, cash and inventory. With 98 percent of businesses affected, China appears to have
Denial of Service Assaults
Cyber attacks on U.S. and South Korean government agencies, companies and institutions have been called the “most aggressive in recent memory.” Attackers use botnets or networks of zombie personal computers that are infected with a virus. Denial of service comes
