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Small businesses are becoming cybercriminals' prime targets. With limited resources to invest in top-notch IT security, SMBs are more vulnerable than ever. But guess what? There's a solution! Upfort Shield delivers enterprise-grade #cyber defenses to businesses of all sizes. Want to learn more? Check out the video below! Let's keep your business safe together. ???? #cybersecurity #cyberresilience #cyberprotection #smallbusinesstips #cybersecurity #Upfort #UpfortShield

The February 2025 edition of Upfort’s?Threat Matrix?is now live! We cover a bevy of emerging cyber scams and scoundrels including: ?? the compromising of a popular crypto account on X ?? a drug-testing firm breach that exposed sensitive info of 3m+ users ?? scammers tap legit PayPal email servers to launch targeted phishing attacks And more! And as always, we detail actionable steps you can take to keep your business safe. ?? https://lnkd.in/drcVpFdM

You open your laptop to a chilling message: Your business’ files are LOCKED. The only way to get them back? Send a million dollars in Bitcoin. What do you do? Think ransomware is just an enterprise problem? Think again. Recent studies reveal: ? 82% of attacks target companies with <1,000 employees ? 75% hit businesses generating <$50M in revenue ? And the worst stat? 60% of small businesses shut down within six months of a cyberattack The best solution is to take preventive measures like backing up files and implementing basic security protocols. That's all well and good, but irrelevant if you're unfortunate enough to find that message. So, what would you do? We put together a guide for small businesses who find themselves in a ransomware attack. ?? https://lnkd.in/eaWaB5ii

?? 43% of businesses impacted by a cyberattack last year lost customers as a direct result. The initial breach is bad—but the long-term reputational damage can be just as devastating. Customers demand security and trust. Is your organization prepared to address both? #Cybersecurity #CustomerTrust #DevSecOps #BusinessResilience

On Profiles in Risk - Ep. 630, I chat with Josh Riley, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Upfort, a leading platform for cyber security and insurance that provides holistic protection from evolving cyber threats. They do proactive loss control for your cyber insurance portfolio and lower your loss ratio. LINK TO THE SHOW IN THE FIRST COMMENT! #Insurance #Insurtech

In just one week, DeepSeek turned big tech on its head AND suffered its first major data breach! As AI adoption accelerates, cybercriminals are finding new ways to exploit it. Our latest blog outlines how small businesses can protect themselves in a world of ubiquitous AI. ?? https://lnkd.in/evRWH9e8 Check out the blog and let us know how your business is adapting to this new reality? #AI #DeepSeek #Upfort #Technology #SMB #BusinessSecurity #CyberSecurity

WATCH: Upfort co-founder & managing director Josh Riley was featured on the latest episode of Nasdaq Trade Talks with host Jill Malandrino to discuss risk management, threat mitigation, and the evolving landscape of cyber insurance. ?? https://lnkd.in/eBedCUjv

New Episode Alert: Insurtech Leadership Podcast - Insurtech Connect Special Series Leadership in Action: Insights from Industry Leaders How do today’s leaders navigate the fast-paced evolution of the insurtech space? In this episode from ITC 2024, we dive into how two trailblazing CEOs are balancing innovation, growth, and customer-centricity to shape the future of insurance. Featured Conversations: Xing X.. Ceo & Co-Founder of Upfort -Redefining cyber resilience for SMBs with integrated cybersecurity and insurance tools. -The importance of aligning technology with real-world business challenges. -Balancing growth with profitability in a competitive landscape. "Too many people start from the technology instead of the business problem. Our focus is always on solving real-world challenges through innovation." Ben Jennings, CEO of Embroker -Practical applications of AI for seamless customer experiences. -The importance of radical prioritization and focus in leadership. -Advice for aspiring leaders on humility, continuous learning, and collaboration. "Success in Insurtech 2.0 comes from balancing advanced technology with insurance expertise to deliver exceptional customer value." This episode is packed with actionable insights on leadership, innovation, and leveraging AI to transform the insurance industry. ?? Listen now on your favorite podcast platforms! #InsurTech #ITC2024 #Innovation #CyberResilience #DigitalTransformation #Leadership

Reflecting on the episode where I had a conversation with Xing X., CEO and Co-founder of Upfort, it’s clear that?cyber risk?is no longer confined to large enterprises. As businesses, both big and small, embrace technology, the risk of cyber threats increases—particularly for SMEs. What stands out is the importance of?data-driven tools?that enable businesses to identify vulnerabilities and act proactively. It’s not enough to have the best cybersecurity tools; we also need to foster a?culture of awareness?across all levels of an organisation. X.’s?smoke detector?analogy is a powerful one: small, everyday actions can prevent catastrophic consequences. With the?cyber protection gap?widening, it’s vital that we all take responsibility for our cyber risk and work to close that gap—one step at a time. How are you preparing your business to face the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape? #CyberSecurity #RiskManagement #SMEs #DataDriven #TechRisk #CyberProtection #CyberAwareness #CyberRisk #BusinessSecurity #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #LeadershipInInsurance #FutureOfInsurance #CyberThreats #DataTools #SecurityCulture

Happy 2025! We hope you have an amazing New Year's Day! Our resolution? Have an amazing year ahead with all our friends, family, partners, customers, and employees! ?? ?? (Seriously, we can't wait to show you what we have in store in '25.)