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As we begin the holiday weekend, we'd like to thank our clients, friends, and partners for a wonderful 2022. We appreciate you, and we're grateful for the opportunity to work with you. Have a safe, happy, and prosperous new year!

"The state court's decision follows a trend of exclusion from commercial property and liability insurance policies of cyber incidents..." This trend should be a wake-up call for any business that doesn't already have a standalone cyber insurance policy.

The new year is a great time to evaluate and take steps forward in your company's cybersecurity maturity. Give us a call to discuss your options!

Ohio Supreme Court Says Ransomware Is Not Physical Damage An Ohio software developer that attempted to use business insurance to pay for a 2019 ransomware attack was stymied by the Ohio Supreme Court. The justices

The team at ITSecureNow wishes you and yours a wonderful holiday season!

In local cybersecurity news, a suburban municipality has suffered a ransomware attack. If it isn't clear yet, cyber criminals target organizations that are limited in cybersecurity resources but rich in data, putting both the organizations and their stakeholders at risk.

Personal information of 37,000 people exposed in Whitehall ransomware data breach The City of Whitehall mailed notifications to about 37,000 whose personal information may have been compromised in a May ransomware attack.

The education sector has been under persistent attack, and this time, another Ohio school has fallen victim to ransomware. Schools are often woefully underfunded in their cyber defenses, and cybercriminals like Vice Society know and exploit these vulnerabilities.

While no tool will provide perfect protection from these attacks, there are ways to lower the risk and minimize damage should criminals breach your network. Call us to learn more!

Vice Society ransomware claims attack on Cincinnati State college The Vice Society ransomware operation has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, with the threat actors now leaking data allegedly stolen during the attack.

From all of us at ITSecureNow, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

In 2021, the global number of businesses attacked was at “66% of mid-sized organizations [...] up from 37% in 2020. Average ransom payments reached $812,000 during 2021, compared with $170,000 the prior year.” Read more to understand the current cybersecurity landscape, then call us so we can help you be prepared.

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Phishing emails target employees as a "weak link" in your cybersecurity. This article demonstrates the importance of providing cybersecurity and email security awareness training for employees. Give us a call. We can help your people learn to spot phishing emails.

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Forbes explains cyber insurance in clear terms and helps you think through the application process. Give it a read, then talk to our team about implementing the cybersecurity protocols needed to be approved for cyber insurance.

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Every insurance company and their policies are unique. However, this Cyber Insurance Academy article is a good starting place to help align your IT security protocols with underwriters' expectations. Need some help figuring out your cyber insurance? Let's talk.

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To all those who served, thank you. Happy Veterans Day!