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., 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...
With the return to school, reliance on virtual learning has created many challenges for students and parents. Although many schools have provided students school-approved technology, which provide security, some students may be using personal devices. It’s important...
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year marks the 17th year of this initiative, co-led by the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA). This month we will be feature tips &...
The TechAssure Virtual summit begins today through October 21, and Intact Technology is excited to participate in the event. This year's summit is a completely immersive virtual event, where members can interact, network and exchange information. If you're joining, be...
Reliance on cloud services has increased in conjunction with the recent shift to remote work, education, and healthcare. Cloud computing allows data to be stored and accessed via the Internet rather than on a local computer. Use of cloud collaboration apps such as...
As the saying goes, “the only constant is change.” Cyber criminals are constantly adapting and changing tactics to take advantage of current events and find vulnerabilities in our systems. Here are some developments we are watching closely: Phishing Schemes:...
As the world acclimates to our “new normal,” cyber criminals persist in exploiting COVID-19. The sudden growth in remote work, virtual education and healthcare, along with the surge in online shopping and society’s hunger for pandemic-related information have created...