Ransomware Rampant in Among Small Businesses

As if this year didn’t have enough catastrophes, here’s another record-breaker: The risk of cyberattacks in 2020 is higher than it’s ever been, with no sign of slowing. According to one report, ransomware samples have increased by 72%, vulnerabilities in mobile devices have increased by 50%, and “attacks on critical infrastructure” in businesses run rampant.…

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What is the cost of a data breach?

Data breaches affect commercial enterprises and customers alike; businesses lose credibility while potentially facing class-action lawsuits, whereas consumers can be victims of identity theft or payment fraud. In the case of businesses, apart from the bad press and regulatory headaches caused by a data breach, the financial implications can bleed the business dry for years…

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NOW Insurance closes $2.5 million seed round, enhances AI-enabled platform

Commercial insurance tech solution serves small business community with best-in-class experience and competitive coverage options. HOUSTON, Texas (Dec. 10, 2020)—NOW Insurance, an AI-enabled insurance platform designed to quickly match small business owners and professionals with affordable coverage plans, announced today it secured an additional $1.25 million in seed funding led by The MFO Group. The…

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Cost of a HIPAA Violation

Patients share critical health related information with caregivers and health organizations with the belief that their data will be kept confidential. Any breach of data confidentiality can lead to critical patient information being leaked to unwanted sources and can cause people to lose trust in their health provider. The HIPAA privacy rule was enacted in…

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How to Create a Small Business Cyber Security Plan

An amazing entrepreneurial spirit is what drives small businesses. Small business is all about agility, innovation, service, and continuous improvement while managing risks efficiently. But do you or any of your employees have experience in cybersecurity risk? Your business likely connects to the internet for one reason or another, and even if you don’t store…

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Small Business and Cloud Storage: Is Your Data Secure?

In today’s highly competitive environment, businesses compete to provide the best, most secure customer experience possible. That explains why they are always on the lookout for detailed customer insights to optimize both consumer and business potentials. Digital innovations such as cloud system technology systematically organize data for maximum reach and performance; and is increasingly the…

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Social Engineering: 7 Common Red Flags

Most of us believe we now have enough awareness to avoid opening sketchy emails or clicking on dubious links. But the truth is cyber-attacks and phishing scams have become much more sophisticated. Your employees may be immune to requests for money from a Nigerian prince, but are they in tune enough to take a closer…

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4 Nurse Staffing Issues to Avoid

When it comes to patient care, safe nurse staffing is paramount. While there will always be challenges with having the precise number of qualified nurses available on each day, there are common pitfalls you can avoid.  To understand how to solve staffing issues, you first need to identify the four primary problems. These include: Understaffing…

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What You Need to Know to Be a Tax Preparer

While some jobs come and go, tax preparation is one that’s here to stay. Since everyone has to pay taxes, tax preparers will always be in high demand.  Not to mention, tax law can get a little confusing for the average person. That’s why more than half of Americans hire a professional tax preparer to…

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