Why Cyber Scams Against Seniors Are a Growing Family Crisis

Elderly woman with white hair looking alarmed while holding a smartphone to her ear, with a translucent AI-generated male face and blue voice waveform in the background, symbolizing a deepfake scam call. Cyber scams targeting the elderly are on the rise.

How to Help Your Loved Ones – Cyber scams targeting seniors are systemic attacks on older adults holding massive intergenerational wealth. BOXX Insurance reports a sharp surge in fraud against older adults. FBI data confirms a record‑high financial toll. Seniors are more digitally active than ever. Pew Research finds that most adults over 65 own … Read more

FBI Internet Crime Report Reveals $16.6 Billion Losses Amid Soaring Cyber Threats

A Shocking 33% Surge in Internet Crime Losses The FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report shows a staggering 33% increase in reported losses from crimes like phishing, extortion, and data breaches, with the total cost reaching $16.6 billion. In 2024, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received 859,532 complaints. About 256,256 victims reported financial loss, … Read more

Cowbell Launches Professional Indemnity and Cyber Coverage for UK Tech Firms

Cowbell introduces Prime One Tech to UK market Cyber insurance provider Cowbell has launched Prime One Tech, a new product offering professional indemnity and cyber coverage to UK tech companies with annual turnover up to £1 billion. The product offers coverage limits up to £5 million. It targets software, hardware, communications, and tech service firms … Read more

Tax Day = Cyber Scam Day; Watch Out for “Smishing” and “Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS)”

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

Urgent Wake-Up Call: 6 Shocking Stats About Family Office Cybersecurity in 2024

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

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