Cyber Attacks

In today's digital world, cyber crimes and claims against businesses relating to privacy breaches are on the rise. Several organisations have their businesses interrupted due to a cyber breach each month.

Types of Cyber Attack:

• Email or Phishing Scam,
• Hacking Attempt
• Ransomware Scam
• Online Identity Fraud
• Privacy or Data Breach
• Employee posting confidential information on social networking site
• An accidental loss of a laptop or well-meaning employee distributing confidential data unintentionally
• An internal threat such as an employee stealing data on a USB key or leaking information to competitors.

Protection from Cyber Attacks:

• Keep your Network and Devices Secure
• Maintain your Technology
• Backup Company Data
• Create a Cyber Attack Response Plan
• Create a Cyber Security policy and educate your staff on common cyber threats.
• Use strong passwords

Get Insured

Take out suitable insurance cover. There are two (2) main policy types/extensions for businesses looking to arrange cyber insurance.

• Cyber Crime Insurance – for theft of money as a result of cyber attack
• Cyber Liability – for breach of privacy and data as a result of a cyber atack

to be advice and do not take account of your personal business situation.

If you would like cyber advice for insurance that is tailored to your individual circumstances, please contact AtaGlobal.

February 2019