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Cyber Liability: Deepfakes Explained
Deepfakes are sophisticated forgeries of images, videos, or audio recordings that have been around for years. By leveraging AI...

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Tags: Cyber, General

Cyber Security Planning
Taking a proactive approach to cyber security is of utmost importance. Safeguarding your business, information, employees, and...

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Cyber Risks: End-of-Life Software

When software reaches end-of-life (EOL) it means manufacturers will no longer develop or service the product, discontinuing all...


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Tags: Cyber, Technology

Cyber Risks in the Transportation Industry

As new technologies become adopted in trucking and transportation sectors so does the risk of cyber attacks. For an industry that...


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Tags: Cyber, Transportation & Logistics

Cyber Risks and Exposures for Law Firms

In today's modern times, technology evolves quickly, and with those changes, law firms have adopted the latest technological...


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Tags: Cyber, Professional & Financial Services

Attack Surface Management Explained

The increase in remote and hybrid work over recent years, and the shift to the cloud and implementation of software-as-a-service...


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Tags: Cyber, Life Sciences & Technology

Managing Cyber Security During a Merger or Acquisition

With so many moving parts during a merger or acquisition, including insurance policies and finances, cyber security is often an...


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Smishing Explained
By Axis Marketing On December 14, 2022

Smishing Explained

Most people have heard the term phishing--a cyberattack technique that sees cyber criminals use fraudulent emails to solicit...


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Tags: Cyber, Personal Lines, General

5 Steps to Website Security

Website security is more important than ever. Cyber criminals are constantly looking for improperly secured websites to attack;...


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Cyber Security: Endpoint Detection and Response Explained

Security incidents on endpoints such as mobile devices, computers, and laptops have grown more sophisticated and frequent as...


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Tags: Nonprofit, Sports & Recreation, Cyber, Retail & Hospitality,

Understanding and Preventing Data Breaches

No company of any size is free from the threat of a data breach, whether a Fortune 500 company, or a mom and pop shop. Cyber...


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Tags: Cyber, Life Sciences & Technology, Professional & Financial Services,

Cyber Liability: Cyber Hygiene Best Practices

With cyberattacks becoming more frequent and severe, it's more important than ever to learn to practice good cyber hygiene to...


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Are You Prepared? Cyber Attacks

Physical threats prompt immediate action, but what about cyber threats that often are difficult to identify and understand? Cyber...


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Physical Protection of Cyber Assets

When it comes to securing cyber assets, many people often think of only mitigating cyber risks like spam, phishing and malware....


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Cyber Liability – Cyberespionage Explained

Cyberespionage, also known as cyberspying, is a type of cyber attack that involves capturing and leveraging valuable...


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3 Ways You Can Keep Your Organization’s Website Safe and Secure

Website security is more important than ever. Cyber criminals are constantly looking for improperly secured websites to attack;...


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10 Tips for How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Phishing Attacks

Cyber security is more important than ever. Cyber criminals are constantly looking for improperly secured websites to attack;...


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How Your Information and Data Are Compromised in a Cyber Attack

While most phishing attacks are sent by way of email or deceptive websites, cyber criminals can take many other approaches. The...


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How to Detect and Overcome Cryptojacking Attempts

Cybercrimes are becoming an increasing threat to organizations. There are even various types of cyberattacks to be aware of now,...


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How to Respond to a Cyberattack Resulting in a Data Breach

Data breach response policies are essential for organizations of any size. A response policy should outline how your company will...


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4 Considerations to Keep In Mind to Physically Protect Cyber Assets

When it comes to securing cyber assets, many people often think of only mitigating cyber risks like spam, phishing and malware....


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The Importance of Cyber Coverage and How It Can Protect Your Business

Cyber security is a top-of-mind risk for organizations of all sizes and across all industries. One cyberattack can be detrimental...


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The Fraudulent CEO Cyber Scam You Need to Watch Out For

Phishing attacks have increased phenomenally in the last year since more and more organizations began having employees work from...


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The Urgent Request Cyber Scam You Need to Not Fall Victim To

Phishing attacks have increased phenomenally in the last year since more and more organizations began having employees work from...


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How Cyber Criminals Choose Their Phishing Targets and Method of Attack

Both phishing and spear-phishing scams can affect anyone. Phishing attacks are more expansive and don’t necessarily have a...


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How to Identify the Differences Between Phishing and Spear Phishing

Often, the terms phishing and spear phishing are used interchangeably. However, there is a key distinction between these two...


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How Cyber Criminals Plan Their Phishing Attacks Against Organizations

Cyber criminals have a variety of tools and techniques at their disposal, including malware, ransomware and disrupted...


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How to Protect Yourself From Cybersecurity Threats in a 5G World

As the fifth generation (5G) mobile network becomes increasingly accessible, cybersecurity risks also increase. While 5G has many...


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4 Types of Cyber Attacks That Commonly Target the Agriculture Sector

The agriculture sector is a key part of Canada’s economy, trade and food supply. A cybersecurity breach could be detrimental to...


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Tags: Cyber, Agribusiness

How Remote Working Burnout Becomes a Factor in Cybersecurity Risks

Human error is one of the largest threats to the cybersecurity of an organization. As remote work continues due to the COVID-19...


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How Human Errors Can Cause Cybersecurity Breaches to Your Organization

The IBM Cyber Security Intelligence Index Report found that human error is a major contributing cause in 95 per cent of...


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COVID-19’s Impact on Cyber Threats Targeting Organizations

A cybersecurity crisis emerged as a result of the 2020 global health crisis as cybercriminals posed an increased threat to the...


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10 Cybersecurity Tips to Protect Your Small Business

High-profile cyber attacks have raised awareness of the growing threat of cyber crime.

The vast majority of small businesses lack...


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Attack on Accountants: Impact of Cybersecurity Breaches and Data Hacks

As we rely more and more on technology and companies have their employees work from home, the risk of having a cybersecurity...


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4 Most Common Types of Phishing Scams to Watch Out For

Among the various forms of cyberattacks, phishing – a scamming method that tricks users into supplying sensitive information that...


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5 Cyber Security Tips for Working Remotely at Home

The recent significant increase in employees working from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic brings with it an increased...


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8 Tips to Identify and Avoid Email Phishing Scams

More than 3 billion phishing emails are sent out worldwide every day. Scammers use these emails to try to trick people into...


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Top 3 Cyber Threats You Need to Watch Out for in 2021

With the shift to most organizations having their employees work from home in 2020, the world continues to rely more and more on...


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How to Protect Against Work from Home Cyberattacks During COVID-19

In North America, many individuals will still be completing their first month working from home due to COVID-19. While most...


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Defining, Identifying and Limiting Cyber Crime

A vast amount of information is now stored on computer servers and databases, and it’s growing every day. Because that...


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Mobile Device Cyber Security (Pt. 2)

If your company uses mobile devices to conduct company business, such as accessing company email or sensitive data, pay close...


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Mobile Device Cyber Security (Pt. 1)

Because of their convenience, smartphones and tablet devices have become a universal presence in the modern business world. As...


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7 Basic Cyber Loss Control Techniques

Protecting your business from cyber risks can be an overwhelming venture. With each passing month, new and more sophisticated...


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How to Create a Safe & Secure Network

As the amount of sensitive information on your computer network grows, so too does the need for appropriate measures to ensure...


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Benefits of Cyber Liability Insurance

When cyber attacks like data breaches and hacks occur, they can result in devastating damage. Businesses have to deal with...


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How to Prevent & Respond to a Cyber Attack

Unlike physical threats that prompt immediate action—like stopping, dropping and rolling if you catch on fire—cyber threats are...


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Protecting Financial Institutions Against Security Breaches

Financial institutions are top targets for security breaches. Though the media often reminds us of high-profile network leaks,...


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Tags: Cyber, Professional & Financial Services

Data Breaches: A Growing D&O Concern

A data breach can be a devastating event, affecting a company financially and damaging its reputation with customers. But as a...


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Tags: Cyber, D&O

10 Easy Ways to Improve Cyber Security for Your Small Business

High-profile cyber attacks on companies such as Target and Sony have generated national headlines and have raised awareness of...


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What the GDPR Means for Canadian Businesses

With the severity of cyber attacks increasing on what seems like a daily basis, governments are now stepping in to provide...


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