Ransomware is a National Threat! Protect Your Small Business
Posted: October 14, 2021
Ransomware is a National Threat! Protect Your Small BusinessIn Q2 2021, phishing was the most popular method, according to Coveware, for launching a ransomware attack, leading to a median ransom cost of $47,000 and an average of 23 days of downtime Businesses need MFA to keep themselves safe from cyber threats, and phishing attempts. Google and Microsoft offer MFA on email and collaboration tools for free; admin can turn on enforcement at the click...
What is Cyber Security Insurance - Social Engineering, Ransomware, & Cybercrime Coverages (part 3 of 3)
Posted: August 24, 2021
Ransomware attacks accounted for over 4o% of all filed cyber insurance claims in the first half of 2020, according to a report by Coalition. Over 43% of cyberattacks are geared toward small businesses and a 1-person company. In today’s economy, cyber threats and losses are a matter of “when,” not “if.” Most of the attacks are phishing emails and ransomware. Hackers are trying to get you...
Enhanced Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
Posted: February 2, 2021
Enhanced Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks‘Trickbot’ malware, a social engineering cyber attack, is back with enhanced upgrades! Phishing attacks are now a common part of our digital lives as cyber criminals can easily upgrade their attacking schemes and start a new campaign. According to ZDNet, “Trickbot even became a loader for other forms of malware, with cyber criminals taking advantage of machines already compromised by Trickbot as a means of...
How to Recognize a Phishing Email?
Posted: September 29, 2020
With the increase in phishing attempts, it is imperative to distinguish between a legitimate and a fraudulent email; otherwise, your business will be wide-open for data breach attacks! Phishing scams are becoming common and growing every day! We have got to learn how to recognize and ignore them. Don’t trust the display name; look at the actual email address along with the spelling on both...
How to Spot a Fake Email? Look for Bad Grammar
Posted: July 3, 2020
How to Spot a Fake Email? Look for Bad GrammarHow to spot a FAKE email? Look for BAD GRAMMAR!!! What could bad grammar tell you? Scammers use bad grammar to focus on people who will be more vulnerable to their scams. Spot these details in an email that may be a scam! Not only at work, but also our family members such as our kids, elderly or all loved ones need to be vigilant...