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Cybercrime is a personal financial threat, and a new workplace benefit signals a shift that addresses this reality and its impact beyond the home. Allstate introduced Scam Protection, which functions like personal cyber insurance inside employee benefits packages. The launch reflects the broad reach of digital crime. No one is immune, and distribution channels mirror … Read more
Americans lost more than $12.7 billion to identity theft last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Behind that staggering number are real people facing frozen bank accounts, negatively impacted credit, and months or even years of stress. The recovery process can be long, but taking immediate action can dramatically cut back on the time … Read more
Email: The Modern Business Lifeline Under Siege From handwritten letters to telegrams and fax machines, business communication has always relied on trust and speed. Email revolutionized that; it is instant, global, and indispensable. But with that dependence comes danger: more than a third of all spam emails are designed to harm, according to VIPRE Security … Read more
Cybersecurity: Not Just a Boardroom Issue – Cybersecurity isn’t just a boardroom issue. It’s personal. In the latest episode of the Cyber Insurance News & Information Podcast, veteran journalist Danny Palmer joins host Martin Hinton for a timely, eye-opening conversation on how cybercrime has transformed over the past decade and what’s coming next. For the … Read more
Ransomware Payments Persist Amid Decline in Demands It’s a strange pact, new and yet as old as time. A deal with the devil. Not a deal forged in fire but in fiber optics. A deal with a digital devil, the ransom is paid, and business goes on. A new report from cybersecurity firm Sophos reveals … Read more