Will Aflac Reveal More Info on its Hack (& Cyber Insurance) August 5th, Following its Cyber Event 8-K Disclosure Last Month?

Insurance giant Aflac will report its Q2 financial results on August 5th. Although its press release is silent on the topic, it seems likely the company cannot duck providing more detail on the cyber event 8-K it filed with the SEC last month disclosing “unauthorized access to its network.” The company has blamed the penetration … Read more

Legal Industry Faces AI Boom and New Cybersecurity Challenges in 2025

Professional woman lawyer in a dark office interacting with a glowing cybersecurity interface, featuring a digital shield and padlock symbol surrounded by swirling AI, cloud, and network icons—symbolizing law firm cybersecurity, AI risk management, and defense against threats like LLMjacking, data breaches, and professional liability.

AI Use Among Lawyers Hits 80% – Have you heard about this artificial intelligence thing? AI for short. Like many other industries, the legal profession is swiftly embracing AI. Usage has jumped from 22% in 2024 to 80% in 2025. This finding is courtesy Embroker’s 2025 Risk Index. The survey of 245 US legal professionals … Read more

QBE North America Launches (AI)-Focused Cyber Insurance to Address New Risks

New Coverage Targets AI Regulatory Compliance and Rising Threat of LLMjacking – QBE North America has announced new (AI)-focused cyber insurance targeting risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI). This specialized insurance addresses AI regulatory compliance and LLMjacking. LLMjacking involves hijacking cloud-based AI models, posing risks as businesses increasingly adopt these technologies. Coverage for AI Regulatory … Read more

Cowbell Expands Cyber Resilience Services with New Compliance Service and DFIR Leader

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Cowbell Introduces COMPaaS for SOC 2 Compliance Cowbell today unveiled COMPaaS, a Compliance‑as‑a‑Service offering. This new service guides startups, growth‑stage firms, and service providers toward SOC 2 readiness. It supports both U.S. and global regulatory environments. The platform includes gap analysis, risk assessments, penetration testing, policy drafting, audit prep, live support, and access to a GRC platform. … Read more

Cybersecurity Law Alert: $475K Wire Transfer Fraud Ruling – Who’s to Blame?

Fraudulent Wire Transfer: A Constant Threat It shouldn’t need to be said, but here we go. Wire transfer fraud remains a significant risk to businesses and legal teams alike. Already a successful scheme, AI enhancements to the practice seem sure to make the cons more convincing. As a result, the legal and financial exposure associated … Read more

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