by essentialtechsolutions | Jul 24, 2023 | cyber insurance, cybercrime
By now, you have likely heard of cyber insurance. With the cybercrime incidents rising, cyber insurance is increasingly becoming a necessity for survival. Here are a few things to consider before you purchase a cyber insurance policy. Risk analysis First, perform an...
by essentialtechsolutions | Jul 5, 2023 | cyber insurance, cybercrime, cybersecurity
What is cyber insurance With cybercrime becoming a major threat to businesses across the world, irrespective of their size, cyber insurance is fast becoming more of a necessity than a choice. However, the concept of it is still fairly new and not many SMBs are aware...
by essentialtechsolutions | Jun 28, 2023 | cybercrime, cybercriminal, cybersecurity, password, passwords, phishing
Passwords matter and are something that you and every employee can use to protect your data. Maintaining this important protective wall against criminals is relatively easy. Take the time to follow basic good practices, most of which are relatively easy to do. Here...
by essentialtechsolutions | Jun 20, 2023 | cybercrime, cybercriminal, MFA, multi factor authentication, multifactor authentication, password, passwords, ransomware
Want some easy ways to thwart cybercriminals? Password hygiene is essential. With all the talk about cybercrime and the headlines about ransomware, concerns for your data security and the safety of your business keep growing. Avoiding a data breach is critical to your...
by essentialtechsolutions | May 23, 2023 | cybercrime, cybercriminal, cybersecurity, passwords, Personally Identifiable Information, PII, social media
Did you know that social media accounts are one of the favorite targets for cybercriminals? You may think cybercriminals would prefer to hack online banking accounts or shopping accounts, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Here’s why. Social media accounts hold A...
by essentialtechsolutions | May 19, 2023 | cybercrime, cybersecurity, ransomware
Law enforcement is taking fraud and ransomware seriously; whether by mail, phone or digital communications. If you receive items in the mail, take them to your local police station. They may address directly or direct you to other action. In the case of calls, text...