As a follow up to our previous article on the subject of Cyber Security During a Pandemic, we thought we’d share with you some of the topics used in phishing scams, so that you are better prepared, should you become the target of one.
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Topics: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security, Data Breach, Phishing Scam, COVID-19, risk management consultant
During every national emergency situation, there are always scammers who look to capitalize on people during times of distress. Scammers have already begun to take advantage of the current state of emergency due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Similar to Hurricane Sandy in 2012, phishing scams have begun to plague our inboxes. Coronavirus phishing scams may come in the form of a statement or request from someone impersonating a Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), or similar agency official. They may even use domain names similar to those of the CDC and WHO.
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Topics: Phishing Scam, Ransomware, cyber attacks, pandemics, hacking,, social media, COVID-19, risk management consultant, remote work
A new development has occurred in the FACC cyber “fake-president fraud” case.
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Topics: Cyber Insurance, Cyber Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security, Phishing Scam, Risk management, Risk Mitigation, Total Cost of Risk (TCoR), cyber attacks, what is total cost of risk, ceo scams, cfo scams, ceo fraud, what is risk management
When most businesses think cyber crime, they imagine brute force threats from foreign agents or highly advanced hacker teams. Executives tend to think that external forces well beyond their control make up the vast majority of security loopholes.
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Topics: Cyber Breach, Cyber Risk, Cyber Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security, Phishing Scam
The Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”) of approximately 10,000 past and present employees of Seagate Technology, a leading electronics and data storage solutions manufacturer, was handed over freely to cybercriminals. The information included W-2 forms, names of beneficiaries, social security numbers of employees and spouses, etc. Needless to say, the impacted people are not thrilled and have brought suit against Seagate for malpractice and a lack of regard for employees affected by the negligent handling of data.
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Topics: Breach of Security, Cyber Breach, Cyber Liability, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security, Data Breach, Phishing Scam, Risk Management Blog, Seagate Class Action Suite, Seagate Cyber Attack, Seagate Phishing Scam