Cyber Insurance Blog

When ransomware attacks hit government agencies, or data breaches cost multinational corporations millions of dollars, people might wrongly conclude only large organizations need Cyber Liability Insurance. But Cyber Insurance for small businesses is critically important, too. As of late 2019, 43% of cyber attacks targeted small businesses. That percentage all but certainly rose with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic…

Do you remember the playground game Monkey in the Middle? What if the “monkey” had a way to grab the ball without anyone realizing it? Essentially, adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks are phishing scams that allow cyber criminals to do just that. But the intercepted “ball” is access to online accounts that can lead to costly data breaches and business email compromise…

Cyber crime, which includes ransomware, social engineering, and data theft, has increased 300% post-pandemic. Cyber attacks have struck businesses of all sizes and sectors this year, causing millions of dollars in damages. To reduce attacks, enterprises must harden their security systems and invest in comprehensive cyber security strategies. Here’s a quick look at some of the top cyber liability claim…

Any business that collects and stores data is vulnerable to cyber attacks and data breaches. Unfortunately, being the victim of a data breach can have serious consequences for businesses, including lawsuits for a data breach, which often result in significant financial losses. In 2022, the average cost of a data breach reached a new high of $4.35 million. These emerging…

Today’s cyber threat landscape is treacherous. No business or organization, of any size, can safely ignore cyber security risks and controls. We at ProWriters want to help you educate your clients about cyber threats they face and preventative controls they can use to manage their risk. One Dozen Cyber Security Controls Your Clients Can Use Here are 12 cyber security…

If you work remotely, you’re probably no stranger to VPN—the virtual private network you use to protect your internet connection and privacy, and which allows you secure access to the company’s server. But while VPNs are used for security, you might be surprised to learn that they aren’t always secure. Many industries have had to play security catch-up since COVID…