We last reported at the beginning of the work-from-home (WFH) phenomenon that changes in work protocols would be a boon to cybercriminals. The use of personal computers and more relaxed supervision have made us more vulnerable. Bad actors have registered thousands of domain names related to the pandemic to pique our thirst for knowledge, updates and solutions to the virus and resulting social changes. Stimulus checks, fraudulent unemployment claims and tax returns have added to the criminal interests.
The accompanying information tells the story. We hope you will view the risk management information included as well to help you and your team minimize the possibility of a breach or ransomware attack.
Since almost all network compromise is initiated by Human Behavior, education and training are substantial defenses to protect your business.
Our friends at Evolve MGA, Cyber Insurance Specialists, have provided us with 2 interactive Tip Sheets that you can read and download.
1. Secure Your Home Office in 5 Free Easy Steps will help you better secure your home office.
2. Social Engineering Preventative Actions will help you to prevent becomming a victim of a social engineering incident.
Tip sheets courtesy of https://evolvemga.com/
The Landy Agency offers privacy breach, data theft, ransom attack and computer fraud insurance with a variety of options to best suit your needs and budget. Most of these programs come with substantial educational and risk management information and tools to lower your chances of an expensive cyber-attack – the average cost of a privacy breach for small businesses is over $200,000. Let us provide you a no-obligation quote and consultation on how we can assist in protecting your data and your assets. Learn more about Cyber Liability Insurance
John Torvi is the Vice President of Marketing & Sales at the Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency of Needham, MA. John has been in the insurance industry, focusing on the needs of business owners, for over 27 years. He holds a Bachelors Degree from Providence College and a Masters Degree from Springfield College and is a frequent speaker and contributor to professional journals and conferences for the legal, accounting, real estate and insurance industries.
The Landy Agency is a national leader in providing non-medical, professional liability and cybercrime insurance for accountants, attorneys, and real estate professionals. John can be reached at 781‐292‐5417 or johnt@landy.com. Visit www.landy.com for more information.
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