Remote Workers Reluctant to Return to the Workplace

June 8, 2021

There’s a reluctance among workers to give up location flexible work after the pandemic. According to a survey conducted by YouGov earlier this year, 80 percent of Americans who started working from home during the pandemic want to continue doing so at least half the time when the pandemic is over. While 24 percent of…

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What is an employer to do in order to protect against litigation?

June 6, 2021

As workers are encouraged to return to the office, employers are walking a tightrope fraught with liability and risk. In fact, big insurers like Chubb, AIG and Travelers are bracing for an onslaught of claims related to employment and labor lawsuits as workers head back to the office. As employers continue to grapple with the…

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COVID-19 cyberthreats

May 6, 2021

Cyberthreats are constantly evolving in order to take advantage of online behavior and trends. The COVID-19 outbreak is no exception. Cybercriminals are attacking the computer networks and systems of individuals, businesses and even global organizations at a time when cyber defenses might be lowered due to the shift of focus to the health crisis. Types…

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How Ready is Your Food Business for a Cybercrime Attack?

May 6, 2021

The food industry is undergoing a rapid digital transformation, leveraging automated processing systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, AI-driven logistics, and cloud-based data management to enhance efficiency. However, this transformation has led to a massive increase in cybercrime attacks, putting food manufacturers, importers, exporters, and distributors at high risk for devastation. The Increasing Threat of…

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Strong Passwords/Phrases and Account Protection

May 5, 2021

In honor of World Password Day on Thursday, May 6, 2021, the FBI is encouraging the public to strengthen their passwords/phrases and account protection. Passwords are used for everything; we use them for our phones, computers, email, even financial information. Unfortunately, many use the same simple passwords, like 1234 or Password1, for multiple accounts. Simple…

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Commercial Auto Insurance: It’s Hard To Find Coverage

May 5, 2021

Commercial auto is widely regarded as one of the most challenging insurance markets in the United States. Many years of sustained losses, inadequate rates and unhealthy combined ratios (in the region of 105% and over) have taken their toll on the market – but the winds of profitability are slowly changing. Loss ratios in the…

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How To Stay Safe When A Flood Threatens

March 5, 2021

Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods may: Result from rain, snow, coastal storms, storm surges and overflows of dams and other water…

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Phishing and ransomware can be your worst nightmares, how can you prevent these evolving threats?

December 30, 2020

Toward resilience against phishing and ransomware attacks Over the past years, phishing and ransomware have become the most rampant form of cybercrime and an exponentially increasing threat to organizations. The vast majority of organizations have been targeted by phishing or ransomware. Ransomware, a form of malware designed for the sole purpose of extorting money from…

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The Evolving Threat of Ransomware

December 29, 2020

The meteoric rise of ransomware has garnered substantial attention over the past decade and for good reason: the malicious software attacks can cripple their intended targets. Now, recent data is shedding light on an evolving threat – while overall ransomware infections have decreased, enterprise infections have grown by nearly 12 percent in 2018 and account…

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15 Effective Cybersecurity Strategies For Your Remote Workforce

December 29, 2020

When you’re operating a remote team, one question that often comes up is how to keep your business information safe. Employees don’t always have the same security measures in place on their home Wi-Fi networks as you do in the office, so there may be an increased risk of a data breach.You need to help…

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