NFP is a brokerage and consulting firm delivering complex insurance solutions to clients worldwide. When COVID-19 struck in 2020, NFP had the flexibility, mobility, and resilience needed to protect its own employees and clients. Having already started its cloud journey with Microsoft 365 E5, NFP was well-positioned to transition employees to remote work and support…
The personal data of more than 3 million US senior citizens was exposed in a security oversight by SeniorAdvisor, a review website. Researchers at security firm WizCase discovered the leak. WizCase’s security team led by Ata Hakcil has found a major breach affecting a bucket owned by SeniorAdvisor, one of the largest consumer ratings and…
Phishing attacks against businesses are commonly fueled by dark web data, and there’s plenty for cybercriminals to choose from. A flood of records.
Russian hackers behind the massive SolarWinds hack broke into the email accounts of some of the most important US federal prosecutors
Every Insurance Broker I speak with typically has the same story: “we are on the cloud “, “I think we are good” or the famous “don’t they take care of security on the cloud” Chances are they didn’t read the fine print on the lengthy software service agreement, especially the part on how they’re not…
Has cybersecurity ever been more important than it is right now? What is a Data Breach? A data breach is any incident where confidential or personal information has been accessed without permission. Breaches are the result of a cyberattack where criminals gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network and steal the private, sensitive,…
A San Antonio school district has paid a ransom to hackers to regain control of its network in the latest ransomware attack on a local Texas government body. Judson ISD said it paid for access to its files but would not specify how much it cost, the San Antonio Express-News reports. The cyberattack took place…
Cybercriminals may target the popular event with ransomware, phishing, or DDoS attacks in a bid to increase their notoriety or make money. In 2016, they leaked private medical records of American stars like Simone Biles and Serena Williams. In 2018, they shut off online ticketing during the Olympics’ opening ceremony in South Korea. And in…
After a series of supply chain and ransomware attacks, the federal government is ramping up its effort to improve the nation’s cybersecurity. In the past several months, multiple federal departments and agencies announced new policy initiatives and regulatory directives to drive their cybersecurity agenda forward, and state regulators are following the trend. It is unmistakably…
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an IT authentication technique that requires a user to present at least two factors that prove their identity. We all use passwords to enter into our email systems, work databases, and bank accounts. We are usually forced to change our combinations periodically in the hopes that we’ll stay just a bit…