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SMEs Struggle to Keep Up with Cybersecurity Standards Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the European Union are falling behind larger organizations in cybersecurity, according to a new report by Marsh in collaboration with the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA). The report, Why the Cybersecurity Gap Between SMEs and Large Organisations Matters, reveals … Read more
Resilience has expanded its partnership with UK-based insurer RSA to offer surplus lines of cyber insurance to US businesses through London’s wholesale market. The move allows companies with revenue between $75 million and $10 billion to access coverage outside traditional US markets. Expanded Cyber Insurance Capacity Resilience’s new initiative enables US clients to secure cyber … Read more
Cyber Threats Grow as SMEs Reduce Security Investments Hong Kong SMEs face rising cyber risks as businesses scale back security investments, according to the latest QBE Hong Kong SME Survey. The survey, conducted between November 2024 and January 2025, gathered insights from 600 business decision-makers. Cyber incidents have increased from 30% in 2024 to 33% … Read more
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) vastly underestimate their risk of cyber-attacks, leaving them vulnerable due to low cyber insurance adoption, according to a new report from the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Despite making up 99% of UK businesses and generating over £2.6 trillion in turnover, SMEs remain under-protected from cyber threats. The ABI’s report, … Read more
The UK government has introduced proposals to increase ransomware incident reporting and reduce payments to cyber criminals. The measures are rooted in the principle that ransom payments fuel the crime by making it more lucrative. Much like negotiating with terrorists, paying ransoms risks emboldening criminals and increasing the likelihood of future attacks while failing to … Read more