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The attack occurred at [\[...\]](https://blog.axisins.com/the-weather-channel-taken-off-air-after-software-attack) ![AdobeStock\_201494635](https://blog.axisins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_201494635.jpeg?width=725&name=AdobeStock_201494635.jpeg) ## [Robocalls Leading to Cyber Risks](https://blog.axisins.com/robocalls-leading-to-cyber-risks) Posted on April 12, 2019 by [Drew Smith](https://blog.axisins.com/author/drew-smith) An increase in calls from numbers that aren’t recognizable to the receivers has made many people concerned about their own personal [\[...\]](https://blog.axisins.com/robocalls-leading-to-cyber-risks) ![Professional-Liability-Risk-Management-Steps-for-Employers-to-Follow-300x277](https://blog.axisins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Professional-Liability-Risk-Management-Steps-for-Employers-to-Follow-300x277.jpg?width=725&name=Professional-Liability-Risk-Management-Steps-for-Employers-to-Follow-300x277.jpg) ## [Disclosing Cyber Risks](https://blog.axisins.com/disclosing-cyber-risks) Posted on April 4, 2019 by [Drew Smith](https://blog.axisins.com/author/drew-smith)  When a [Cyber](https://www.axisins.com/products/cyber-liability-privacy-network-security/) breach occurs, a company is required to disclose and report the extent of the breach, individuals affected and its steps to [\[...\]](https://blog.axisins.com/disclosing-cyber-risks) ![How-is-Digital-Technology-Effecting-the-Insurance-Industry-1](https://blog.axisins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/How-is-Digital-Technology-Effecting-the-Insurance-Industry-1.jpg?width=725&name=How-is-Digital-Technology-Effecting-the-Insurance-Industry-1.jpg) ## [Biometric Authentication; A Concern for Privacy Protection](https://blog.axisins.com/biometric-authentication-a-concern-for-privacy-protection) Posted on March 29, 2019 by [Drew Smith](https://blog.axisins.com/author/drew-smith) Increasingly, there has been a trend of people using biometric authentication, such as fingerprints and facial recognition to improve the [\[...\]](https://blog.axisins.com/biometric-authentication-a-concern-for-privacy-protection) ![AdobeStock\_187532707 (1)](https://blog.axisins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_187532707%20(1).jpeg?width=725&name=AdobeStock_187532707%20(1).jpeg) ## [Disconnected: What Happens When a Virus Shuts Down Your Entire Network?](https://blog.axisins.com/disconnected-what-happens-when-a-virus-shuts-down-your-entire-network) Posted on March 14, 2019 by [Drew Smith](https://blog.axisins.com/author/drew-smith) The threat of cyber attacks have become one of the biggest concerns for business owners. The mere threat of their network being compromised [\[...\]](https://blog.axisins.com/disconnected-what-happens-when-a-virus-shuts-down-your-entire-network) ![AdobeStock\_51034597-300x228](https://blog.axisins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AdobeStock_51034597-300x228.jpeg?width=725&name=AdobeStock_51034597-300x228.jpeg) ## [Phishing Scams Get More Personal](https://blog.axisins.com/phishing-scams-get-more-personal) Posted on March 5, 2019 by [Drew Smith](https://blog.axisins.com/author/drew-smith) As phishing scams continue to rise, a worrying trend has emerged. Rather than target companies, hackers are increasingly trying to imitate [\[...\]](https://blog.axisins.com/phishing-scams-get-more-personal) ![Mike-Smith-200x300](https://blog.axisins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mike-Smith-200x300.jpg?width=725&name=Mike-Smith-200x300.jpg) ## [Mike Smith to Speak at 8th Annual National Cyber Liabilities Summit](https://blog.axisins.com/mike-smith-to-speak-at-8th-annual-national-cyber-liabilities-summit) Posted on February 27, 2019 by [Drew Smith](https://blog.axisins.com/author/drew-smith) Axis Insurance Services is pleased to announce that CEO Mike Smith will be a featured presenter at the 8th Annual National Cyber [\[...\]](https://blog.axisins.com/mike-smith-to-speak-at-8th-annual-national-cyber-liabilities-summit) ![Brian and Bobbie](https://blog.axisins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brian%20and%20Bobbie.png?width=725&name=Brian%20and%20Bobbie.png) ## [Axis Insurance to Attend PIACT Annual Conference](https://blog.axisins.com/axis-insurance-to-attend-pia-annual-conference) Posted on February 20, 2019 by [Drew Smith](https://blog.axisins.com/author/drew-smith) Axis Insurance Services is pleased to announce their attendance at the Professional Insurance Agency (PIA) Annual Conference at the [\[...\]](https://blog.axisins.com/axis-insurance-to-attend-pia-annual-conference) ![mihai-surdu-415698-unsplash](https://blog.axisins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mihai-surdu-415698-unsplash.jpg?width=725&name=mihai-surdu-415698-unsplash.jpg) ## [Professional Liability Insurance in the #MeToo Era](https://blog.axisins.com/the-metoo-movement-and-professional-liability-insurance) Posted on February 13, 2019 by [Drew Smith](https://blog.axisins.com/author/drew-smith) The #Metoo movement has changed many ways in how businesses are run. Women now feel brave enough to open up about harassment whereas [\[...\]](https://blog.axisins.com/the-metoo-movement-and-professional-liability-insurance) ![AdobeStock\_136513074](https://blog.axisins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_136513074.jpeg?width=725&name=AdobeStock_136513074.jpeg) ## [Phishing Scams: What to Look for in Emails](https://blog.axisins.com/phishing-scams-what-to-look-for-in-emails) Posted on February 11, 2019 by [Drew Smith](https://blog.axisins.com/author/drew-smith) Many people checking their emails lately might notice a few that appear to be coming from institutions or people they trust. 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