Every day, individuals of all ages spend a significant amount of time on tablets, laptops and other smart devices. That being said, it’s critical this technology remains secure from cybercriminals and malware. Any device left unprotected could easily be targeted in a data breach, leading to compromised personal information and—in severe cases—identity theft. (more…)
If you conduct business in your home, insuring your business properly is part of a solid risk management plan. We can help! (more…)
Live Well Work Well Newsletter – August 2021
Summer travel safety tips, Long effects of COVID-19 and What’s better… sleep or caffiene?
The “fake president fraud” is a type of scam in which a criminal posing as a company executive convinces an employee to voluntarily transfer a large sum of money directly to the criminal’s account. It may be hard to imagine that any of your employees would authorize a wire transfer to an unknown account, but law enforcement officials have seen a marked rise in the occurrence of this scam over the past several years. (more…)
Cyber Attacks Business Interruption – When you think about what usually causes a business interruption, natural disasters such as fires, earthquakes and floods probably come to mind first. These events can physically damage your property and equipment, making your workspace unusable for a time. The damages from Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy are prime examples of how a natural disaster can put a halt to a business’ day-to-day operations. Many of the businesses affected by these storms remain closed to this day. While natural disasters are still the main reason for an interruption, another cause has made a quick move up the ranks: cyber attacks. As businesses continue to rely on computers and digital storage of essential data, cyber attacks will continue to be a potential exposure. Read on to learn how a cyber attack could lead to a business interruption and what you can do to mitigate the risk. (more…)
Read our June issue of Live Well, Work Well newsletter on Outdoor Exercise Safety Tips, Health Benefits of Herb Gardens and a recipe for Blueberry Cucumber Salad.
Cyber Crimes and The Dangers of Spear Phishing – While regular phishing campaigns go after large numbers of relatively low-yield targets, spear phishing scams are aimed at specific targets and utilize specially crafted emails for their intended victims. Cyber crime and spear phishing cybercriminals often make use of background information in order to create a credible narrative. They can utilize information found on social media to decide who is best to both target and impersonate. (more…)
Summer safety is a time for family road trips, outdoor fun in the sun and hopefully lots of great weather.
Construction management has been forced to adapt throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports have found that the pandemic has accelerated the time it takes to adopt new construction management trends—which can typically take three years—to under a year. The following are trends that have emerged within construction management and will continue to prevail even after the pandemic subsides. (more…)
Read our May newsletter featuring Self-care and Your Mental Health, Skin Cancer and Fast Food and your Heart Health with a recipe for a Pasta Primavera. (more…)