January 2023 - Lockton Affinity

Ransomware Manufacturing Threat: How Cybercrime Is Targeting the Manufacturing Industry

The manufacturing industry isn’t known for having lots of rich clients or daily high-dollar transactions, so it may seem odd that criminals would be targeting plants and factories across the country. But increasingly, that’s what’s happening.

The rate at which cybercriminals are targeting the manufacturing industry now tops the rates for industries like finance, business, retail and government. It’s an unusual development, but

January 24th, 2023|Cyber, Small Business|

Would Equipment Malfunction Break Your Business?

Businesses everywhere depend on equipment. Like many, you probably rely on specialized tools, furniture and appliances made just for your industry to operate. Even beyond these devices, there is standard equipment for any business, such as HVAC systems, computers and more, which are critical to running your business.

If your business equipment were to malfunction or break, it could disrupt your day-to-day operations.

January 10th, 2023|Franchise, Small Business|