National Senior Safety Week: Scam Prevention
National Senior Safety Week: Scam Prevention National Senior Safety Week is November 6 – 12. This year, The Insurance Market would like to draw focus on the disproportionate rate of seniors being targeted in online scams. The pandemic pushed many individuals to interact online – those who were unfamiliar with technology became vulnerable to cyber […]
Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats
Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats Cybercrime and attacks have increased significantly since the beginning of the pandemic. According to IBC, “In 2021, 41% of small businesses that ever suffered a cyber-attack reported that it cost them at least $100,000, up from 37% in 2019. The pandemic has pushed small businesses to adopt digital practices, […]
Cybersecurity for Kids
Cybersecurity for Kids In today’s digital world, individuals and children use devices daily. Learning how to keep your data and devices secure from cyber threats is simple but explaining to your children how risks may occur is not always easy. Read below for quick tips on how to teach your children about the importance of […]
Home Office Safety Tips
Home Office Safety Tips Throughout the pandemic, many employers shifted their staff to remote work settings to promote health, safety, and well-being. With this quick transition and lack of planning, many Canadians had to make do with what they had available at the time. This included setting up their workspaces at the kitchen table, on […]
Cybersecurity for Video Game Consoles
Cybersecurity for Video Game Consoles Did you know video game consoles can be used as a target of cyberattacks? Although gaming consoles are great entertainment devices, models of the past decade are internet-connected, making them easy targets for cyber threats. Read below for helpful tips on how to keep yourself and your kids protected against […]
Smartphone and Social Media Security
Smartphone and Social Media Security For all age groups, it is important to be smart while using smartphones and social media platforms. However, seniors have been known to be vulnerable targets for cyberattacks and threats while using this type of technology. A Statistics Canada study uncovered, “Seniors are the fastest growing segment of Internet users […]
Cybersecurity and Remote Work Threats
Remote work has become increasingly popular with businesses and organizations due to the impacts and restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cybersecurity is a top concern for remote work environments, as it opens doors to potential vulnerability risks for cyber-attacks. When working in an office setting, you are protected by security measures that businesses and organizations […]