Recent Posts from Allen Blount, National Cyber & Technology Product Leader

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Cyber 6 min read March 19, 2024 Understanding the 23andMe Data Breach and Ensuring Cybersecurity Companies like 23andMe have revolutionized accessibility to genetic information, promising …

Cyber 5 min read November 21, 2023 AI Might Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Program Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming many industries. It’s already being used to …

This image is decorative only. It shows a texture similar to a circuit board, rendered diagonally. The color shifts in a gradient, from blues and greys in the lower left to reds and blacks in the upper right. On top of this image sits a small, square, clear Lucite tile. On top of the tile is a stylized brass padlock with a keyhole in the center, representing the theme of cybersecurity. Ransomware is one of many cyber threats facing organizations. Insurance companies advise policyholders to ignore ransom demands.

Cyber 8 min read July 20, 2023 Ransomware Part II — Ignore Ransom Demands As discussed in Part I, How to Avoid a Ransomware Payment, insurers strongly discourage paying …

This image has a black background with a hooded figure in a dark navy blue sweatshirt. The face is blurred to prevent identification. The person’s right hand wears a dark ski glove and holds a slim grey cell phone. Cyber attackers have grown increasingly sophisticated in how they commit their crimes. In tactics known as “social engineering,” cybercriminals build trust before tricking victims into making payments or disclosing sensitive information.

Cyber 11 min read July 20, 2023 Cyber Insurance and Social Engineering Attacks Criminals often use “social engineering” to groom victims and deceive them into transferring funds …

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Cyber 3 min read June 16, 2023 Don’t Buy a Cyber Policy The headline of this article probably strikes you as out of touch with the current state of the …

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Cyber 4 min read June 14, 2023 How to Avoid a Ransomware Payment – Part I There is no getting around it; ransomware is here to stay. Ransomware is a type of malware …

This photo shows two individuals scheduling medical appointments through a provider’s website. The marketing and web development professionals who create and maintain these websites sometimes use a method called pixel tracking to study user behavior on the site. Goals could include improving the site, serving up relevant content, and so forth. Unfortunately, pixel tracking can also lead to cyber breaches and HIPAA violations.

Cyber Healthcare 4 min read April 25, 2023 Pixel Tracking: Avoiding HIPAA Violations Capturing customer data is a popular practice, with websites using the information to generate …

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Cyber 5 min read April 07, 2023 5 Tips for Managing Cyber Costs in 2023 Your organization’s cyber maturity is a primary factor in determining insurability, coverage …

Cyber 5 min read July 14, 2022 Focus on Systemic Risk Assessment for Increased Cyber Protection With the ever-growing threat of bad cyber actors disrupting critical processes, a systemic risk …