Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks are sophisticated scams that compromise legitimate business e-mail accounts to conduct unauthorized fund transfers. These attacks are also called ‘whaling’ because they are similar to phishing, but on a larger scale. BEC attacks have grown in popularity in recent years,...
Drones were a popular gift during the holidays. The Federal Aviation Administration estimates that approximately 800,000 recreational drones were sold in the last quarter of 2015. However, despite being recreational, drones are not toys. In fact, drones are considered aircraft under federal law and must...
Condominium associations are often approached by unit owners or tenants requesting an accommodation to have a service animal, even though the animal itself, either because of its species or size, violates an association’s pet policy. Though it’s not always easy to tell the difference between...
Cyber security has become a game of cat and mouse. Security evolves and criminals adapt. Or is it the other way around? Either way, cyber threats pose a significant risk to businesses. And, according to the McAfee Labs 2016 Threats Predictions Report, businesses should be...
Insurance is an essential part of running a successful business. Though you don’t have to be an insurance expert, a general understanding of the following business policies and coverages can help identify and fill potential coverage gaps. It can also make you a more informed...
We hope you took time during National Cyber Security Awareness Month (October) to think about cyber security. Existing and emerging cyber threats can compromise business networks, devices and data. They can even jeopardize the success and existence of any business. Though 2015 will soon be...
Running a successful small business requires more than the ability to generate revenue. It also requires the ability to avoid (or at least limit) losses. Though revenue can make a business blossom, losses can make it wilt. Oftentimes, what makes a small business successful is...
Products liability cases typically make the headlines when a manufacturer is hit with a massive jury award for injuries caused by its defective product. As a result, many believe only large manufacturers need to worry about products liability. However, products liability extends well beyond manufacturers. If...
We hoped Anthem's January data breach would be the last large-scale event of 2015. Our hopes were dashed by the Office of Personnel Management's massive breach that exposed personal information of more than 20 million current, former and prospective federal employees and contractors. This is...
Motorcycle owners tend to be enthusiasts who have made riding an important part of their life, and their numbers are growing. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of registered motorcycles has been steadily increasing for years. Given the inherent risks of...