What is Phishing?

(v.) Phishing is an attempt to trick you into providing personal or financial information by pretending to be from a legitimate entity or person.

How does phishing happen?

Usually through emails disguised as legitimate communication from reputable sources
Instant messages or messages on social sites impersonating real people or companies
Through phone calls from people pretending to be from legitimate organizations
In-person interactions with individuals claiming to be from real companies

How does phishing harm my business?

Phishing usually leads to a data breach, ransomware, or identity theft
Your company and customers’ information could be compromised
Damaged reputation from a data breach
Lost revenue during and after a data breach or ransomware attack

Phishing Facts

#1

Small and medium sized businesses are the #1 target for spear phishing.*

$3B

More than $3 billion has been lost to targeted spear phishing over the past 3 years.*

91%

In 2016, 91% of all cyber attacks started with a phishing email.**

50%

Only 50% of people are able to correctly identify sophisticated phishing emails.***

* Symantec
** PhishMe
*** Carnegie Mellon University

How can I protect my business?

Cyber Insurance

Cyber insurance helps you get back on your feet if you become a victim of identity theft.

Cyber Education

Educate your employees with the latest cybersecurity best practices and policies.

Endpoint Security

Protect your network and computers with software designed to identify and block cyber threats.

Network Security

Use hardware and software to prevent unauthorized access to your company's network.

Mobile Management

Manage the security of the mobile devices that you use to run your business.

Identity Access

Manage employee and third-party access to your sensitive information.

Are you protected against phishing?

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How does CyberPolicy help protect my business?

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Insure

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Phishing

Any business can be a target of phishing. Is your business insured?