Our Ultimate Guide to Cyber Insurance

Phishing:
Phishing is a cybercrime where criminals contact people, typically via email, pretending to be a legitimate institution to trick them into providing sensitive data such as personally identifiable information, banking and credit card details, and passwords.

Malware:
Malware is a type of malicious software that installs into your computer. For example, malware can get into your PC if you click on links from suspicious emails sent from unknown email addresses. Once installed, hackers can use it to steal passwords, delete files and render computers inoperable.

Ransomware:
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that infects your computer and displays messages demanding a fee to be paid in order for your system to work again. Ransomware can be installed through deceptive links in an email message, instant message or website.

Hacking:
Cyber hacking is the unauthorised access to, or control over, a computer network with the general aim of accessing important data. This is usually done through when the hacker cracks your password which gives them access to your systems.