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With a title like “Ransomware Season Arrives Early,” you might be tempted to crawl back into bed and leave the digital world behind. But before you do, it’s worth reading how serious this season will be. In the second quarter of 2024, global ransomware attacks continued escalating, with the Corvus Insurance report identifying 1,248 victims. … Read more
Cybersecurity incidents have become a major financial burden for businesses worldwide, with losses reaching billions annually. In 2023 alone, the global economy lost an estimated $10.5 trillion due to cybercrime, a stark reminder of the increasing cyber threat landscape. As these threats continue to evolve, a new study by Omdia, in collaboration with At-Bay, highlights … Read more
The latest Data Health Check report by Databarracks reveals a marked decline in cyber insurance claims. That indicates a significant shift in the cyber landscape. This finding comes despite the increased adoption of cyber insurance policies among UK businesses. This trend underscores a growing resilience in the face of cyber threats, as more organizations successfully … Read more
In an era where data breaches, cyberattacks, and cybersecurity dominate news, the vulnerabilities associated with intangible assets like intellectual property and artificial intelligence are becoming impossible to ignore. Businesses are finding that the threats they face are no longer just physical—they are digital, invisible, and often far more damaging. As companies continue to expand their … Read more
CyberCube, a leading cyber risk analytics firm, estimates insured losses from the July 19 CrowdStrike outage to be between $400 million and $1.5 billion. Dubbed the “CrowdOut Event,” it was caused by a faulty CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor update, significantly impacting the standalone cyber insurance market. This incident represents a loss ratio impact of approximately 3-10% … Read more