Category: Cyber Security

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Shielding Your Business: Why Cyber Insurance is a Must-Have in Today’s Interconnected World

In an increasingly interconnected world, how effectively are businesses truly prepared for the inevitable digital threats that loom? The digital landscape, while offering unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation, also presents an ever-growing threat of cyberattacks. These threats pose significant risks to businesses of all sizes, ranging from debilitating data breaches that compromise sensitive information to operational disruptions that halt productivity and impact revenue. According to a 2023 Forbes article on small business cybersecurity, 43% of all cyberattacks target small businesses, yet only about 14%

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How to Protect Your Small Business from Vishing Scams and AI Voice Fraud

Cybercrime Is Targeting Small Businesses — Are You Ready? Over the past year, more than half of small businesses across Canada have been hit by digital fraud attempts. Of those impacted, over one-third suffered financial losses, according to recent insights from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The average cost? Roughly $7,800 — not to mention the toll it takes on employee morale, productivity, and leadership stress levels. Email (phishing), text (smishing), and phone (vishing) scams remain the most common threats. But voice-based scams

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Cyber Crime: How to Protect Your Business from Evolving AI Threats

In today’s digital landscape, Canadian business owners face a new breed of cyber threats. Gone are the days when cyber attacks were easily identifiable by poor grammar or suspicious email addresses. Artificial Intelligence has changed the game entirely, and your business needs to be prepared. The New Face of Cyber Threats According to a recent survey by the Insurance Bureau of Canada, 65% of Small and Medium-sized Business owners in Canada are concerned about AI making it harder to protect themselves against cyber risks—and they’re

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5 Smart Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Identity theft is on the rise in Canada, with alarming statistics to back it up. A TransUnion Canada study shows nearly half of Canadians have been targeted by fraud, and digital fraud attempts jumped by 40% in early 2023 alone. Over the past decade, identity theft has surged 14%, costing Canadians a staggering $283.5 million in 2023, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). Yet, many cases remain unreported. What Is Identity Theft Protection? Identity theft coverage is a valuable yet often overlooked addition to

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Cyber Security: Best Practices for Protecting your Business and Yourself

Cyber security is a hot topic these days. News articles about hackers attacking vital systems in the Ukraine or large companies having their data compromised by ransomware demonstrate how vitally important it is to make cyber security a priority in our online interactions. Preventing a security breach could save you thousands of dollars and weeks of stress and lost income. A decade or more ago, we worked from desktop computers that never left the office. Now we use laptops, tablets, and smartphones to stay connected

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