Ransomware is one of the two or three most common forms of cyber attacks. Ransomware is when a cyber criminal locks a person or business out of their data and account and demanding a ransom – or sum of money, – in order to allow people access back into their accounts.

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Cybersecurity Program Checklist Help

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Cyber liability insurance is a trailer to a strong cybersecurity program. The insurance portion helps your organization recover costs associated with the negative effects of a successful cyber attack. Cyber liability insurance cannot prevent…
Wannacry and other ransomware are a treat to your company.

Ransomware and other cyber security threats - what you can do.

The recent outbreak of the Wannacry ransomware brought renewed attention to the importance of a well-crafted cybersecurity strategy.  Every company should have a strategy in place regardless of its size.  If you don’t have one yet, there…
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Business Interruption and Ransomware

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Ransomware is a type of malware designed to deny access to a person’s computer unless they pay the hacker ransom. The NY Times reports that these attacks have grown over the past year with a 41 percent increase in 2019. Ransomware attacks…