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We’ve reported extensively on the SEC cyber disclosure rule that requires public companies to submit 8-K filings when they’re hit with cyber attacks. For some reason, the rule has attracted criticism from several media outlets in recent days. Earlier this week Bloomberg Law provided a critical review (under paywall) of how companies have responded to … Read more
A recent CyberArk study found that 30% of employees share workplace passwords, creating an MFA security gap. The study surveyed 14,003 employees across six countries and revealed that 49% reuse passwords across multiple work applications, creating additional vulnerabilities. Findings like these are not new, and they highlight the ongoing risks businesses face. Risks that are … Read more
A new report from SecurityScorecard reveals some interesting details about third-party cyber risks in insurance. Among them, 59% of insurance industry breaches stem from third-party attack vectors. These findings underscore vulnerabilities in the supply chain that expose critical policyholder data to cyber threats. The study analyzed 150 top insurance firms, revealing an industry struggling with … Read more
“’You should certainly interact with your (cyber) insurance brokers in that regard and speak with them about the best circumstance for you,’ (PowerSchool Chief Legal Officer Michael) Bisignano” has been advising clients of the firm, which this month began alerting clients of its recent breach. How the PowerSchool Hack and the Need for Cyber Insurance … Read more
The town of Webster, NY has announced it lost more than $520,000 in a phishing attack in November, but says local police have recovered $300,000 of the stolen money and its cyber insurer is expected to cover another $240,000 under the town’s cyber insurance for government. The incident has been described as a phishing attack, … Read more