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The Best Cyber Insurance Policy Wordings for Small Businesses that Every Broker Should Know

Cyber solutions are evolving fast, changing how brokers should talk to their small business clients about their insurance needs.

The Best Cyber Insurance Policy Wordings for Small Businesses that Every Broker Should Know
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‘Tis the Season for Cyber Scams: How to Spot and Stop Holiday Shopping Fraud

‘Tis the Season for Cyber Scams: How to Spot and Stop Holiday Shopping Fraud

The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration – but for cybercriminals it’s prime time to exploit the shopping frenzy.

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Why and When to Use a VPN – A Simple Guide for Individuals and Businesses

Whether you’re an individual or business user, it’s essential to understand the capabilities of VPNs to keep safe online.

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What to Do When You Get Hacked: A Step-by-Step Guide

Here’s a simple guide to help regain control of your digital identity and minimize the damage if you’ve been hacked. 

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Here’s Why You Should Care About Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Here’s Why You Should Care About Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about protecting ourselves online.

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Learning from the CrowdStrike Outage: Why Small Businesses Need Cyber Insurance

Learning from the CrowdStrike Outage: Why Small Businesses Need Cyber Insurance

In today’s interconnected world, everyone— from small businesses and large corporations to governments, healthcare providers, and everyday users—depends on outsourced providers for essential services like cloud storage and cybersecurity. But what happens when one of these providers fails? The recent CrowdStrike outage is a stark reminder of how vulnerable this reliance makes us all.

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Why Cybersecurity Training for Employees is Essential for Your Business

Discover how cybersecurity training for employees can protect your business from cyber threats. Learn the key components of effective training, the benefits it offers, and get practical tips to enhance your organization’s cyber security.

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Understanding Grandparent Scams: Protecting Our Elderly Loved Ones

Learn how to protect your elderly loved ones from grandparent scams. Find out how these scams work, how scammers use AI to trick people, and get practical tips to keep your family safe.

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Stand Against Cyberbullying: The Power of Pink Shirt Day

Stand Against Cyberbullying: The Power of Pink Shirt Day

Pink Shirt Day is February 28th. This annual event is an important reminder of how bullying affects young people and reminds us to move through the world with more empathy, inclusivity, and kindness. It’s also a good opportunity to examine the role bullying plays in our digital lives. In 2022, nearly half of American teens reported being cyberbullied. And with most youth dialed in with devices and computers at home and school, cyberbullying is a real cause for concern. Let’s look at ways to support our young people against cyberbullying on Pink Shirt Day and all the days.

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Seven Common QR Code Scams To Watch Out For

Seven Common QR Code Scams To Watch Out For

From pubs to parking lots, QR codes are everywhere for the scanning. But just because everybody’s doing it, doesn’t make it safe. Learn about common QR code scams and ways to protect yourself, one barcode at a time.

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Top 5 Cyber Security Resolutions for Business in 2024

The start of a new year is the perfect time to take stock of cyber security measures for your business. With cyber threats expected to rise, businesses must be proactive. Read on for our round up of the best cyber security resolutions for 2024.

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8 Cyber Security Resolutions to Keep Your Home Safe

Setting intentions for the new year? Don’t forget your digital wellbeing with these easy-to-keep cybersecurity resolutions for 2024.

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Winter Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Against Seasonal Scams

Winter Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Against Seasonal Scams

We delve into the heightened risks of online scams during the winter season, a time when shoppers and donors are particularly vulnerable. We’ll explore various types of scams – from dodgy deals to charity frauds – and provide essential tips to help you stay safe online.

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Safeguarding Your Mental Health: The Impact of Digital Risks on Mental well-being

Safeguarding Your Mental Health: The Impact of Digital Risks on Mental well-being

In today’s digital age, our online lives can profoundly impact our well-being. From the stress and panic experienced in the aftermath of a cyberattack to the long-lasting psychological effects of cyberbullying, we’ll look at how cyber challenges affect our mental health. We’ll also look at essential steps for prevention and protection to keep your family safe.

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Back to School Cybersafe

Ideally, summer offers parents and kids some time to relax and digitally disconnect from the world (wide web). As we return to work, school and our digital lives, we need to seriously consider the cyber safety of our kids.

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Expired Chromebooks: Security Risks and E-Waste

As expired Chromebooks pile up in schools across North America, we look at the possible security risks associated with the so-called “Chromebook Churn” and the general security issues of the most popular tech devices for students.

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SEC Adopts New Cybersecurity Disclosures Rules for Businesses in the US

SEC Adopts New Cybersecurity Disclosures Rules for Businesses in the US

The US Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new rules that require public companies to quickly report cyberattacks and disclose the status of their cybersecurity risk management strategy. The scramble is on for companies to comply before year-end. Find out how this may affect your business and how we can help.

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