As we wrap up National Cybersecurity Awareness month, let’s look at why cybersecurity is important for everyone, what to look out for, and some good resources you can use to keep up with what’s happening in cybersecurity. Cybersecurity matters because your personal information is valuable to cybercriminals. Your online accounts, financial data, and even your […]
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Why Should You Implement Security Awareness Training in Your Business?
Cybersecurity is a critical component of business operations and is the responsibility of both the business and its employees. It requires a concerted effort from every individual within the organization: each employee has a hand in maintaining security and must be aware of their actions and the potential impact. Security awareness training, when provided on […]
3 Ways to Avoid Being the Fool (Getting Phished) On April Fools’ Day
April Fool’s is fast approaching (it’s almost April?!?!?!), so it seems like a good time to review some phishing email tips so the joke isn’t on you. Email is still the number one communication method, which makes it the perfect avenue for scammers and other malicious actors looking to get the highest return on their […]
Tax Scams and How to Avoid Them
It’s that time of year again! As we get deeper into tax season, we’ll see an uptick in tax-related scams. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel says, “People should be wary and avoid sharing sensitive personal data over the phone, email or social media to avoid getting caught up in these scam.” Here is some information on […]
Why NJ Insurance Agencies Need Cybersecurity Insurance (and 2 Steps to Boost Security)
As an independent insurance agency in New Jersey, you understand risk. You help your clients mitigate theirs every day. But what about your own? In today’s digital landscape, the biggest threat you face might not be a fire, a flood, or a bad driver – it could be a cyberattack. Data breaches are on the […]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In keeping with this theme, let’s talk about the upcoming holidays and some ways to avoid holiday scams. 1. Be careful about what you click on. Phishing scams are one of the most common types of holiday scams, and they can be very convincing. Phishing emails and text messages […]
Small Business Lessons from the Casino Cyber Incidents
It came to light this past week that both Caesars and MGM suffered cybersecurity incidents (https://bit.ly/3EJ8kho). While we don’t yet know the full details of either incident, there are still lessons we can take away from the information we do have. Let’s take a look. Preliminary information in the MGM case leans towards social engineering […]
April Fool’s Phishing (how to avoid getting pranked)
April Fool’s is fast approaching (where has this year gone?!?!?!), so it seems like a good time to review some phishing email tips so the joke isn’t on you. Email is still the number one communication method, which makes it the perfect avenue for scammers and other malicious actors looking to get the highest return […]
Tax Time Scams and How To Avoid Them
As we head into tax season, we’ll see an influx of tax-related scams. Here is some information on what to keep an eye out for as well as some resources from the IRS regarding tax-related scams. Phishing email is still the biggest attack avenue, as it is cheap and easy. Use the SLAM (Sender, Links, […]
You Should Implement Security Awareness Training Now
Security awareness training, when provided on a weekly or monthly recurring basis, helps users understand different threats they might be exposed to during their personal and work lives. The training typically focuses on the digital realm, though it might include scams that operate via face-to-face or postal service methods. The goal of the training is […]