What is cyber liability?

A more common insurance term is ‘third party liability’, which relates to cyber liability. We at Bidvest Insurance define cyber liability specifically as your liability for a financial loss suffered by a third party directly as a result of a virus or cyber attack that...

What should I do if my Facebook account has been hacked?

Immediately change your password. Use your account settings to log out of all other devices. Activate two-factor authentication if you haven’t already done so, and check that the correct method is selected for authentication. Check your account to see if everything is...

What is cyberbullying?

We at Bidvest Insurance define cyber bullying as a form of harassment conducted using electronic means. This includes invasion, infringement or interference with your rights of privacy or publicity, which consists of being portrayed in a false light, unauthorised...

How can I reduce my risk to a cyber attack?

Here are our recommended online safety tips for you: Don’t click on links in SMS messages from unknown senders, especially if you haven’t subscribed to any services or filled in your contact number on a website or social media form. Don’t open emails from unknown...