During the first few months of 2022, mobile malware attacks surged by 500%. In addition,  over 60% of digital fraud now occurs through mobile devices.

Mobile phones now do many of the same functions as a computer. Yet, people tend to secure their computers better than their smartphones.

The cybercrime industry looms as a constant threat to businesses and individuals. Experts estimate that cybercrime costs will reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. Now, it's rarely a case of "if" you experience a cyberattack. Instead, it's a matter of "when.

When you say the phrase "IT disaster," often it's associated with a natural disaster or catastrophic damage to your office building. But IT disasters are more than facility damage. They can be anything—seemingly big or small—that affects your IT setup in a way that halts productivity.

With smartphones in nearly every home, businesses must decide how mobile devices fit into their company's security practices and work procedures. In addition, the 2020 pandemic introduced a new remote workforce, many of whom used personal home computers for work.

As cyberattacks grow more frequent and costly, IT security importance increases. In recent security discussions, you may have heard the phrases "SOC and SIEM," two more IT acronyms. But what do they mean, and why do they matter to you?

The SOC and SIEM work to identify threats on your network, protecting you from cyberattacks.

What do you do if you receive an odd email from your boss? Do you hit reply, perform the task, or call your boss to verify the email came from them?

Cybercriminals (also known as "bad actors") are now using AI to create convincing phishing emails.

With the average cost of a data breach in 2022 being $4.35 million, cybersecurity is now a significant concern for many businesses.

To add additional layers of protection, many companies also enroll in cyber insurance plans. When an insured organization faces a cybersecurity attack, it can file a claim with its cyber insurance to minimize losses.

The frequency and cost of cyberattacks continue to grow. Fortunately, new and old security technology is rising to meet the challenge as new threats occur. For example, antivirus security programs and endpoint detection and response (EDR) programs both work to protect your system from threats.

The 2018 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report revealed that 81% of company data breaches were due to poor passwords and password practices. In the 2022 report, a combination of human errors, misuse, and social engineering accounted for 82% of breaches.

With the increasing cost and frequency of cyberattacks, more and more businesses are looking closely at their cybersecurity practices.

One constant struggle in offices is the balance between productivity and security. If you give users too much freedom in your network, risk increases.

Cybercrime continues to grow. In 2021, the average number of global cyberattacks increased by 15.1%. Now, as we approach 2023, do you feel prepared for new risks in cybersecurity?

Businesses need to plan for resiliency in the face of ever-present cyberattacks.

Have you noticed a change in your cybersecurity insurance policy?

Or maybe you’re looking into cybersecurity insurance for the first time and would like to understand it better. What’s the big deal about cybersecurity insurance, anyways?

Cyberattacks continue to increase, setting records for both frequency and cost in recent years.