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Hackers Are Hiring: Cyber Crime Recruiting and Operating Trends in 2023  

Do you offer medical and dental? Cyber criminals do. It sounds funny, but many of today’s cyber criminals take their work very seriously. These threat actors are establishing their own enterprises, adopting many of the structures, strategies and principles of the above-board business world. Hackers are hiring, offering attractive benefits and focusing on customer experience. [...]

By | December 1st, 2023|Cyber threats, Industry news|0 Comments

8 Insights from CrowdStrike’s 2023 Global Threat Report

A look at the newest Global Threat Report from CrowdStrike reminds businesses that the cyber landscape is always changing. Cyber criminals are switching up their tactics, trying to sidestep the latest protections businesses and security professionals have put in place. For a business, it can feel like you’re facing threats from every direction. But top [...]

By | August 15th, 2023|Cyber threats|0 Comments

Top 5 Businesses Targeted by Cybercriminals

Cybercriminals cast a wide net, with almost every business owner knowing of another business in their industry that's been affected by cybercrime. But some industries are more lucrative for criminals than others. A new report from the cyber risk experts at NetDiligence sheds light on which industries are most at risk of a cyber attack. [...]

By | May 23rd, 2022|Cyber threats, Industry news|0 Comments

Funds Transfer Fraud Through Social Engineering

When a criminal inserts themselves into a transaction involving the transfer of large sums of money, it's called fraud. When they do so by first gaining your trust, this is called social engineering. Funds transfer fraud through social engineering is a big problem for businesses, with results that could be devastating for your company if [...]

By | April 7th, 2021|Cyber threats, Industry news|0 Comments

Increasing Cyber Attacks against Small Businesses

Cyber attacks against small businesses are increasing each year. Whether you are answering email, storing data files or running a website, your small business faces risks from doing business online. Most recently, hackers have been focused on stealing money directly from small businesses. Some cyber criminals are using tricks to commit cyber fraud and drain [...]

By | January 25th, 2021|Cyber threats, Industry news|0 Comments

Top Business Risks Are Cyber Related

Businesses face a variety of risks in the 21st century. But for many, no threat is more pressing that the risk of a cyber-attack. A recent industry report has announced that the world's top business risks are cyber related. The dangers of cyber-attacks, data theft and cyber fraud are expected to be a concern for [...]

By | September 25th, 2020|Cyber threats, Industry news|0 Comments

How the Maze Cyber Attack Is Impacting Law Firms

The nature of cyber attacks continues to evolve, often in ways that put your business at even greater risks of damage. Ransomware attacks are nothing new in cybersecurity, but now one group of hackers known as Maze is publicizing the names and document contents of ransomware victims. Learn how the Maze cyber attack is impacting [...]

By | April 3rd, 2020|Cyber threats, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Crypto-Jacking Risks and Tips

As one of the latest cyber dangers facing the business world, a crypto-jacking risks and cyber attack can interrupt business, cause reputational damage and may even lead to data loss, legal claims or regulatory fines. Technology companies are at a greater risk, but any company with a website is vulnerable. Here's what to know about [...]

By | February 6th, 2020|Cyber threats, Industry news|0 Comments

Cyber Risk Protection Checklist

  Implement our cyber risk protection checklist to protect your business. As you may know, cyber attacks can pose a significant risk to your business, especially if you aren't prepared. According to Radware's latest Global Application and Network Security Report, the average cost of a cyber-attack is over $1 million. Cyber crime comes in many [...]

By | October 10th, 2019|Cyber threats, Industry news|0 Comments

Cyber Threats Against Manufacturing Businesses and What To Do

  Typically, manufacturing companies do not consider themselves at risk for cyber attacks and have failed to take measures to secure their systems and data. However, as manufacturing businesses continue to increase their use of advanced technologies to create better and more efficient processes, there are increased cyber threats against manufacturing business. Cyber Threats against [...]

By | October 2nd, 2019|Cyber insurance, Cyber threats, Industry news|0 Comments