Thinking Risk

Cyber hackers are taking advantage of the coronavirus outbreak by sending messages to victims, and by using the name of legitimate health organisations to steal information or distribute links to websites designed to steel identification information such as login credentials.

Here’s an example of a phishing email impersonating the World Health Organisation with an attachment that leads to the installation of malware.

More than £1 in every £5 is spent online – so it’s not surprising that criminals are following the money. Its not only businesses which are victims, the costs of cyber-crime for private individuals are massive, and growing.

This article provides an overview of the insurance available, and suggests 6 simple measures everyone can take to reduce their cyber risk.

GRP Group Transport and Logistics National Practice Leader Tony Gardiner explains the importance of the C.M.R convention from an insurance perspective, and provides an overview of its main terms.