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New Milestone of Cyber Crime

Complaints about Internet crimes have reached a milestone. On Nov. 9, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) logged its 2 millionth consumer complaint alleging online criminal activity. The IC3, a partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center, became operational in May 2000 and received its 1 millionth complaint seven years later, on June 11, 2007. It took half that time to receive the 2 millionth complaint., which may be due to the IC3’s increased visibility as well as the continued growth of cyber crime. The IC3 refers cyber crime complaints to law enforcement agencies. Since its… Read More »New Milestone of Cyber Crime

Business Owners Guide on Cyberthreats

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday released a guide to help business owners and managers identify cyberthreats, as well as adopt solutions to reduce threats and increase network security. “Internet Security Essentials for Business,” released by the chamber at its National Cybersecurity Awareness Month meeting in Washington, is aimed at educating businesses about common threats they face online, specifically cybercrimes such as stealing intelligence, identity theft and trade secrets. The guide was put together to stress that taking care of a business’ cybersecurity should be a “team sport” involving multiple players outside of the IT department. This includes educating… Read More »Business Owners Guide on Cyberthreats

Ban of Texting While Driving Didn’t Reduce Crashes

As for me – it’s too early to judge… As for me, it’s too complicated to prosecute. As far as I can see – people still use their cellphones while driving. They talk and text, and get in trouble. How many time have you noted someone, whose driving style was insulting least to say… and then you noticed that person was on the phone? Although, it’s believed that talking on speakerphone is okay and safer, still road hazards are there, waiting for us to happen. However, a study released Tuesday by the Highway Loss Data Institute found no reductions in… Read More »Ban of Texting While Driving Didn’t Reduce Crashes

Avoiding Fake Slips, Trips, and Falls

Tips You Need to Avoid Fraudulent Slip and Fall Claims Slip and fall claims represent a significant fraud risk because they can be easy to fake and difficult to disprove. And any location where the public is invited—grocery stores, restaurants, banks, etc.—is vulnerable. Opportunities Abound “The people who would attempt insurance fraud see a wet floor or a grape on the floor as an opportunity,” said Jack McGoldrick, Director, Hartford Special Investigations. “There are people who make an absolute living at it.”In some instances, the fraud artist will even create an opportunity. In a recent case in a Texas sandwich… Read More »Avoiding Fake Slips, Trips, and Falls

U.S. Entrepreneurs Take Risks

Despite a weakened economic market, a new study from Hiscox shows that 46 percent of American small business owners still feel that they can make more as entrepreneurs than the traditional corporate world. The study, “DNA of an Entrepreneur,” surveyed small business owners on entrepreneurship and risk, and sheds some light on the characteristics that make up a successful entrepreneur, particularly in the current business climate. In a trans-Atlantic study, which included 200 U.S.-based entrepreneurs, attitudes to risk often run the gamut. But in all cases, today’s small business owner is adept at managing risk and understands that it is… Read More »U.S. Entrepreneurs Take Risks