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Using technology, we provide solutions for insurance businesses to help them in achieving their outcomes.
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Did you know that 94% of malware is delivered via email, making it the most common method for distributing malicious software? 🤯

Contact Support Tree to help ensure your emails are protected and your staff is trained to know what to do if they accidentally click on a phishing link.

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Why is security important in the workplace?👇

Besides preventing data breaches and leaks of confidential information, robust cyber security measures can also reduce operational and employee-related expenses.

Many organisations experience a substantial decrease in costs related to insurance, liability, and cyber threat compensation.

By cutting these expenses, organisations can see significant revenue growth over the financial year.

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Updated Cyber Crime Statistics from Oct 2024 🤯
Which of the below do you find the most alarming? 👇

🟩 In 2023, 50% of UK businesses faced some form of cyber attack.

🟩 Almost 1 billion email accounts were exposed in a single year, affecting 1 in 5 internet users.

🟩 Data breaches cost businesses an average of $4.88 million in 2024.

🟩 Globally, there were around 236.1 million ransomware attacks in the first half of 2022.

🟩 In 2021, 1 in 2 American internet users experienced a breach of their accounts.

🟩 In 2022, 39% of UK businesses reported being impacted by a cyber attack.

🟩 Approximately 1 in 10 organisations in the US lack insurance cover for cyber attacks.

🟩 In the first half of 2022, 53.35 million US citizens were affected by cyber crime.

🟩 Cyber crime cost UK businesses an average of £4,200 each in 2022.

🟩 Malware attacks rose by 358% in 2020 compared to 2019.

🟩 Phishing remains the most common cyber threat to both businesses and individuals.

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Businesses often turn to outsourcing when their current IT setup isn’t meeting their needs-whether it’s due to limited in-house resources or rising costs.

By partnering with a skilled team, you gain access to resources that improve efficiency, scalability, and flexibility in managing your IT.

So, what are the key benefits? 👇

1) Frees up time and resources
With an outsourced provider, you gain access to a team of experts who can help resolve issues quickly. This allows you to focus your time and energy on your core business needs, leaving IT challenges to those who truly get IT.

2) Experience on Demand
Sometimes IT issues can be more complex than others and require someone with more expertise in a specific area to assist. When you have outsourced IT solutions, it is much easier and more cost-effective to find the right person for the job.

3) Respond to Security Threats Effectively.
With cyber threats constantly evolving, it’s practically impossible for businesses to keep up. Outsourcing enhances a business’s ability to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats effectively.

4) Reduced Downtime
When you have an outsourced IT department, you run less risk of downtime. This ensures that your business is always operating smoothly, leading to improved business performance and satisfied customers.

5) You Have all the Costs Upfront.
Outsourcing your IT department can make budgeting easier by providing predictable costs and more control over expenses. With flexible service plans, you can tailor IT support to fit both your budget and business needs.

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Social engineering manipulates basic human instincts like trust, curiosity, and desire to trick people into revealing confidential information. This technique often leads to identity theft, putting personal data at risk. 🕵️‍♂️

Here are 6 social engineering tactics to be aware of 👇

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What is the difference between Security Training and Security Awareness? 🧐

▶️ General security awareness is about an employee's or business unit’s ability to recognise signs of cyber threats during their daily tasks and respond appropriately, following the organisation’s cyber security or IT policies.

▶️ Security training involves gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance their level of security awareness.

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Implementing and developing an effective security awareness programme can bring numerous benefits to any organisation, no matter the industry, size, or location. 🔐

Below are five benefits of Security Awareness 👇

▪️Reduced downtime for networks and systems throughout the year.

▪️Enhanced compliance with various data privacy and security regulations.

▪️Increased consumer trust in the brand’s ability to safeguard their data.

▪️Savings in time and money spent on cyber security measures and procedures.

▪️A strong security-aware culture that equips employees with valuable knowledge.

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Fake Websites

Fraudulent websites designed to mimic legitimate ones in order to deceive users into providing sensitive information, such as login credentials or payment details.

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Phishing emails continue to account for many of the world's annual data breaches. ⚡ 💻

Here are ten examples of phishing attacks your team should be aware of to help them flag any suspicious activity in their inbox. 👇

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CEO Fraud

A type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals impersonate a senior executive, such as a CEO, to trick employees into transferring funds or disclosing confidential information. These attacks often involve urgent requests via email.

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What is the difference between Security Training and Security Awareness? 🧐

▶️ General security awareness is about an employee's or business unit’s ability to recognise signs of cyber threats during their daily tasks and respond appropriately, following the organisation’s cyber security or IT policies.

▶️ Security training involves gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance their level of security awareness.

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