You may have noticed that while browsing the web, a prompt appears on the top of your screen that asks your permission to allow or block notifications from the site. These browser notifications or “push notifications” often appear on a mobile or desktop device when a...
Millions of people are unaware of and uninformed about how their personal information is being used, collected or shared in our digital society. Data Privacy Day occurs on January 28 annually and is led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). Its purpose is to...
The owner of a consumer electronics company locks the doors and arms the burglar alarm system at the end of a workday. Later that night, she receives a call from the police that thieves had driven a truck straight through the loading dock door and stolen video gaming...
The digital acceleration that occurred last year will continue to have far-reaching effects when it comes to cyber security. Security Boulevard predicts the global cost of cyber crime will reach $11 million per minute by 2021. According to the Identity Theft Resource...
PLYMOUTH, Minn. January 5, 2021 /CNW/ - Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, the brand for Intact Financial Corporation’s (TSX: IFC) U.S. insurance company subsidiaries, announced that Melissa Goto has been appointed to lead its Technology business across North...
Over the holidays, the Intact Charitable Trust contributed donations totaling $60,000 to nonprofits across the country, specifically in local communities where Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions has a presence. Below is a list of nonprofits we were pleased to...
The holidays are in full swing and so are the best deals for shopping! Like everything else, holiday shopping will be a bit different this year because of the ongoing pandemic. Pre-COVID online shopping was already expected to continue its increase in 2020,...
PLYMOUTH, Minn., Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, the brand for Intact Financial Corporation's (TSX: IFC) U.S. insurance company subsidiaries, announced today its new cyber insurance solutions delivered in partnership with...
Globally, the internet of Things (IoT) consumer market is anticipated to reach almost $1.6 trillion by 2025 according to Statista. Homes and buildings are increasingly utilizing smart technology to protect people and valuables, reduce energy costs, improve health and...
Healthcare data is an alluring target for cybercriminals. Electronic health records are valuable and can be used to file fraudulent health claims, obtain prescription drugs, and steal identities. The health records of newborns and toddlers are particularly lucrative...