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We’ve reported that insurance giant Aflac filed an SEC 8-K form in June to disclose that a hacker had used “social engineering” to gain “unauthorized access to its network.” Interestingly, at least for cyber insurance nerds such as us, Aflac did not file an “Item 1.05” 8-K for a “material” cyber event, but rather an … Read more
We’ve long covered the SEC’s regulation requiring public companies to disclose serious cybersecurity incidents in an 8-K filing. See several updates and the text of the cyber disclosure regulation here. A common theme since the rules were released in 2023 has been confusion about when cybersecurity 8-Ks must be filed. The rules seem straightforward on … Read more
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
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
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