Businesses are experiencing cyber attacks in 2022 from multiple fronts daily. Every email link, friend request or shared documents needs to be looked at as a possible threat. The more your business relies on technology and cloud-based software the larger the threat to the loss of that data. Cyber criminals are always evolving their plan […]
Cyber Threats
Small Businesses Shutter as Ransomware Attacks Become More Common
According to an article by the New York Times, ransomware attacks have become more common and have forced businesses to close and have crippled city governments. Ransomware attacks are exactly what they sound like — cybercriminals lock and encrypt a victim’s computer or device data and then demand a ransom to restore access. In many […]
Protect Your Private Information From Amazon Prime Scams
‘Tis the season for online shopping and lots of it! Going into the holiday shopping season, consumers must be aware of potential Amazon Prime scams, as well as other online retail fraud. This November, consumers have received fake phone calls from scammers claiming their Amazon Prime account was having problems and their membership needed to […]
Department of Health & Human Services number used in SCAMS
1-800-447-8477 This is the number to the Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Inspector General, better recognized as HHS OIG. Generally an individual would use this number to contact the organization about fraud or waste in any of the Health & Human Services ( HHS ) programs. Such as Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, etc. […]
Your Information Was Breached – Cyber Security!
Yep received a letter from Premera Blue Cross telling me that their computers had been breached back in May of 2014. In my case my health insurance coverage was purchased through LIfewise Health Plans of Oregon. However Lifewise is an affiliate of Premera Blue Cross. That is why the letter was from Premera. Premera has […]
Insurance Company Audits
Some insurance policies are audit-able – Are you affected? I’ve talked about the insurance company audits before. Remember, some insurance policies are audit-able. The most common policies to be audited are Worker’s Compensation and General Liability policy. These policies are rated on payroll, sub-contractor costs or receipts. Audits generally take place at the end of […]
