Insurance

By Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark Reading Security researchers have reported an uptick in cyberattackers weaponizing Google services to sneak past defensive tools and steal credentials, credit card details, and other personal information. The Armorblox threat research team today published their analysis of five targeted phishing campaigns they call “the tip of a deep iceberg.” These attacks take advantage of several Google services, including Google Forms, Google Docs, Google Site, and Firebase, Google’s mobile platform for app development. Read more here >>>

From Succeed / KPA Safety Platform Can we all agree that it seems no one can agree on what is a comfortable office temperature? However, office temperature is important and may impact in ways previously not considered. A study conducted by Cornell University found that chilly workers not only make more errors but cooler temperatures could increase a worker’s hourly cost by 10 percent, as estimated by Alan Hedge, professor of design and environmental analysis and director of Cornell’s Human Factors and Ergonomics Laboratory. Bring out the space heaters If you are going to use them, follow these guidelines from Succeed / KPA safety resource platform to ensure a safe work environment: Never use space heaters in the areas where …

From Chubb Commercial Insurance Businesses may face increased risks during periods of public protests and civil unrest, which can threaten employees, disrupt operations, and damage property. You can help mitigate these risks by considering the following actions: Prioritize employee protection When civil unrest arises – or appears on the horizon – communicate as soon as possible with your staff to express concern, emphasize the importance of situational awareness, and provide critical guidance to ensure employee and customer safety. Protect your facilities Property in areas with unrest face the threat of damage, looting, and arson. Take steps to help protect your company’s facilities. Secure vacant premises Vacant buildings are particularly vulnerable to damage during periods of civil unrest – and with …

By Brian Owen, CPCU, Executive Vice President, Client Services and Ommie Rivera, Chief Information Officer Paying ransoms in ransomware attacks has always been controversial, but now it may be considered illegal by the US Department of Treasury according to SiliconANGLE.com. The argument is that at times, paying ransom to obtain core business files is worth it. However, conversely, does paying ransom encourage future attacks? Every situation is different and insurance policies are not created equally so there isn’t a one size fits all answer to a cyber breach. While coverage is important, partnering with experienced professionals you trust can be more important. Look for experts with established best practices to help your company weather the lifecycle of an incident. Murray represents …