Keeping your personal data safe is an ongoing battle. In the past year, numerous massive data breaches have occurred that have exposed user information to hackers and cybercriminals. These incidents left millions of users feeling like they had no control over their own information. However, with great risk comes great reward, as there are many […]

Cyber liability insurance is a very interesting type of risk coverage. It’s a little bit different than other lines of insurance. In this article, we’ll take a look at the current cyber insurance market, how it changes week to week, and the history of cyber insurance. History of cyber liability insurance Cyber liability insurance was […]

When it comes to cyber security things like ransomware or hacking might not be the most common or dangerous threat anymore.  The new most common type of hack is what’s called data exfiltration. This is something that your company should be very worried about because it’s worse than a ransomware attack. When a ransomware attack […]

So here are some real-world examples of what’s going on with cyber liability claims, not just policies but claims. According to acuity insurance, there was an increased need for insurance between June 21 and June 22. In one year, claims on commercial policies spiked by 50%, and on personal lines, it spiked by 90%. That’s […]

While internet users have become more security-conscious in recent years, cybercriminals are also becoming more inventive. One of the most popular techniques to compromise a user’s data is the man-in-the-middle attack, or MITM attack. This type of cyber attack involves an attacker intercepting and manipulating data sent between two parties without either party knowing. This […]

Are you interested in obtaining cyber liability insurance for yourself or your business? Before you get started, here is a checklist of items to take care of prior to making an application for cyber liability insurance.  Step one: Gather official corporate documentation Obtain a copy of your corporate documents for your corporate charter with the […]

In today’s digital world, businesses are under constant threat from cyberattacks. From hackers to ransomware and everything in between, there are a variety of cyberattacks that can have devastating consequences for your business. Knowing which type of cyberattack is most prevalent, its effects, and what you can do to mitigate risk is an important first […]

The release of 5G cellular data will have a significant effect on cyber attacks and cyber insurance. Cellular networks use 5G data to transmit data through your cell phone. The networks AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon all have unique varieties. You’ve seen 3G, 4G, and 5G, and you may think it’s just one more number, but […]

Personal Identifiable Information (PII) is any data that can be used to identify an individual. Typically this refers to information such as name, address, social security number, date of birth, etc. PII data comes in many forms and can be found in a number of locations online and offline. Examples include social media, resumes, websites, […]

Well, how much would a cyber attack cost? It can’t be that bad, right? If you’re a business owner and you don’t have cyber security built-in or a cyber insurance policy, you might be thinking that a cyber attack is not going to cost that much money. It doesn’t really steal anything It doesn’t break […]