Rise of the Internet

The rise of the Internet is undeniable, and unrestricted access from multifarious smart gadgets with more rapid 4G connectivity means that consumers’ potential usages of these devices in terms of the tasks they can accomplish online at any time an at any place are growing fast. In this milieu, the subject of online retail and its correlation with personal communication (either face-to-face or via phone) is being fervently discussed in all sectors.

And so it goes for insurance as well. For the past thirty years, personal connections have been dominated by the contact centre, and while not many can question that the Internet has greatly aided in generating quotes, the accepted rule is that phone calls and in-the-flesh visits are still a vital part of the sales cycle and a major force in enhancing conversion rates.

While many situations may call for the application of the personal appearance, it is nevertheless the case that a rising share of everyday insurance tasks can be accomplished without it – in so far as the consumer agrees to it.

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We know where you live

…..A social media warning for parents

Nowadays one of the hottest social networking sites for tweens is Instragram. But there is a bigger concern parents are discovering, kids may end up putting home on the map without even knowing it.

“Most older people don’t have Instagram,” said Molly Matysiak. “That’s like our kind of thing.”

Many thinks it’s cool because it isn’t their dad’s or their mom’s but what many do not know is just how much those pictures are revealing about those young people [...]

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FTC probes

Investigations conducted on corporations and web companies that are suspected of different violations. One of the most common is not disclosing breaches and leaks against the entity that may affect their customers.

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Tailgating

Also called piggybacking, this scheme is used in gaining access even without having any authorization by simply riding on another individual’s credentials. This includes faking an ID or presenting excuses in order to make the person believe the hacker is harmless.

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Baiting

Baiting is closely similar to a trojan horse, only it is conducted in the physical world. It involves leaving an infected media (e.g. flash drive, CD, floppy disk) in a public location with the intent of damaging a network or stealing from a PC.

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Phishing

Phishing is commonly seen in email messages, a very vulnerable avenue in illegally getting private data from unsuspecting users. A hacker can pose as a legit entity with a message that will compel the user to act at once.

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Pretexting

Pretexting is basically used through inventing a scenario or pretending to be someone else in order to obtain the target’s desired information. Hackers can fake their way into gaining access to birthdate, social security number and bill amounts through establishing credibility. This is typically done more effectively when the impersonator has a confident and authoritative voice and have basic knowledge of the target.

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