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Not long ago we reported on the threat from quishing and brushing. Now the IRS and Microsoft are advising consumers and accountancies about cyber scams linked to tax returns, including “smishing.” What are smishing cyber scams? Read on for a smishing definition. Microsoft Warns of Phishing Attacks Earlier this month Microsoft alerted cyber security professionals … Read more
Rising Family Office Cyber Threats Prompt Urgency Cybercriminals go where the money is, but too many family offices are leaving the vault door wide open. A new report by Deloitte reveals that nearly half of family offices worldwide have suffered cyberattacks in the last two years. Amazingly, 63% operate without cyber insurance. These private financial … Read more
Why Consumers Underestimate Personal Cyber Insurance and How to Bridge the Gap Insurance agents recognize the pressing threat of cybercrime, but their clients are slow to act. According to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) and HSB’s latest report, Addressing the Personal Cyber Protection Gap, 84% of insurance agents understand the importance of personal cyber insurance. … Read more
NordProtect, a digital identity theft protection service from NordVPN, is now available as a stand-alone product in the United States. Previously, it was only accessible through NordVPN’s Prime plan. We have previously reported on credit monitoring, identity theft, Dark Web monitoring, online fraud and extortion, and the growing demand for personal cyber insurance. New Online … Read more
360 Privacy, a provider of digital executive protection services, has secured a $36 million growth investment from FTV Capital. The company helps at-risk individuals—including Fortune 500 executives, high-net-worth families, athletes, and entertainers—protect their digital identities from cyber and physical threats. 360 Privacy reduces risks such as identity theft, digital extortion, and reputational damage by automatically … Read more