As we live more of our lives – and do more of our business – online, the threat of cyberattacks and real harm escalates.
Numbers more fully illustrate the breadth of the issue: According to Steve Morgan, the founder of Cybersecurity Ventures and editor-in-chief at Cybercrime Magazine, “If it were measured as a country, then cybercrime would be the world’s third-largest economy after the U.S. and China.” Morgan expects global cybercrime damage costs to reach $10.5 trillion (USD) this year, up from $3 trillion in 2015. Included in that figure is the estimate that ransomware will cost its victims $265 billion (USD) annually by 2031.
While these instances and numbers may seem overwhelming, there are proactive steps individuals can take to protect their online lives.
On Feb. 27, Comprehensive Wealth Management (CWM) will host a free webinar with Tim Villano, President and CIO of Artemis Global Security, to review current best practices in personal cybersecurity, with a special focus on financial and investment accounts. Attendees will learn simple, actionable steps and preventive measures to safeguard their online lives and finances.
Click here for more information, and to register.