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Cybercriminals Weaponizing AI: Top Cybersecurity Threats for 2025 Revealed

Posted on March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 By Martin Hinton

Hyped as the future’s greatest innovation, AI technology is rapidly becoming cybercriminals’ favorite weapon, warns the “2025 AI Threat Report” by KELA. To be fair, the matter of whose future…

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Watch Out for “Quishing,” UK Cyber Security Provider Warns the Insurance Industry (and We Add: Beware of “Brushing” Too)

Posted on March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 By Mark Sauter

“Quishing (QR Code Phishing) (is a) rapidly growing attack vector, increasing from 0.8% of phishing attempts in 2022 to 12.4% in 2024,” reports Intersys, a UK company that provides cyber risk management…

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Cloud Outages in 2024 Increased by 18%, Google Cloud Downtime Up 57% – Parametrix

Posted on March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 By Martin Hinton

Cloud Disruptions Rise Critical cloud outages rose by 18% in 2024, lasting nearly 19% longer than in 2023. Google Cloud experienced a 57% increase in downtime hours. Microsoft Azure improved,…

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Cyberattacks on Schools: Why Educational Institutions Are Prime Targets – KnowBe4 Report

Posted on March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 By Martin Hinton

A new report from KnowBe4 highlights a troubling reality: the education sector is dangerously unprepared for an onslaught of cyberattacks. The report, titled From Primary Schools to Universities: The Global…

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Security Teams Struggle with AI Data Security as Visibility Gaps Grow, Bedrock Security Study Finds

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 By Martin Hinton

Security Teams Struggle to Track Data as AI Expands Some 82% of cybersecurity professionals report visibility gaps in tracking sensitive data, exposing enterprises to growing cybersecurity risks. This comes from…

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Coalition Names Maha Virudhagiri as First Chief Technology Officer

Posted on March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 By Martin Hinton

Coalition, the “Active Insurance” provider, has appointed Maha Virudhagiri as its first Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Virudhagiri, formerly with Tesla and Ancestry®, will oversee engineering, IT, infosec, data, and AI…

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Coalition’s Cyber Threat Index 2025: Ransomware Attackers Target Same Weaknesses, Report Finds

Posted on March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 By Martin Hinton

Report Highlights How Businesses Can Reduce Cyber Risk as Threats Persist Coalition, an active insurance provider, has released its Cyber Threat Index 2025, shedding light on the dominant cybersecurity threats…

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CyberSecOp and Risk Strategies Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity and Cyber Insurance

Posted on March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 By Martin Hinton

New Partnership Aims to Enhance Cyber Risk Management CyberSecOp, a Managed Security Services Provider, has partnered with Risk Strategies, a North American specialty insurance brokerage firm, to offer enhanced cybersecurity…

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70% of Leaked Secrets Remain Active for Years – GitGuardian Report Exposes Secrets Sprawl Cybersecurity Risk

Posted on March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 By Martin Hinton

GitGuardian has released its 2025 State of Secrets Sprawl Report, and the findings are alarming. A 25% increase in leaked credentials year-over-year has pushed the total number of exposed secrets…

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CyberArk, Device Authority, and Microsoft Secure IoT for Manufacturers with Zero Trust

Posted on March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 By Martin Hinton

New Collaboration Aims to Reduce Cyber Risks in Industrial IoT CyberArk, Device Authority, and Microsoft have launched a security solution to improve connected device authentication in manufacturing and secure IoT…

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Discover the escalating cyber threats targeting industrial sectors in 2025. According to Honeywell's latest Cybersecurity Threat Report, ransomware attacks have surged by 46% in Q1 2025, with 2,472 incidents reported. Notably, the W32.Worm.Ramnit trojan has seen a 3,000% increase, accounting for 37% of malicious files detected. USB devices remain a significant vulnerability, with 1,826 unique threats identified, including 124 new malware strains.

Key Highlights:

Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) is increasingly targeting Operational Technology (OT) systems.

USB exploitation was involved in 25% of recent incidents.

Critical sectors at risk include energy, water treatment, transportation, and agriculture.

Human error and poor privilege management contribute to over 60 cases of unauthorized access.

Potential economic impact includes $1.5 trillion in downtime for U.S. firms.

Recommendations:

Implement Zero Trust Architecture.

Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

Utilize AI-powered threat detection.

Conduct regular vulnerability assessments.

Ensure backups use air-gapped storage.

Stay informed and proactive against growing cyber threats. Secure your industrial environment now before it's too late.

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Industrial Cybersecurity in 2025: Ransomware Surge & USB Threats Exposed
In this clip from Episode #EP-6 of Cyber Insurance News Podcast, host Martin Hinton is joined by guest Dan Candee, CEO of Cork Protection, to break down the often-confusing acronyms MSP (Managed Service Provider) and MSSP (Managed Security Service Provider).

🔍 Dan explains how these service providers play a crucial role in modern business — supporting IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services, and more — in a clear, relatable way.

👨‍💻 Whether you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or just trying to make sense of cybersecurity, this clip offers valuable insights into how to secure your business with the right tech partners.

✅ Topics Covered:

What MSPs and MSSPs really do

Cybersecurity made simple with real-world analogies

Why modern businesses rely on managed service providers

Protecting your data, brand, and reputation

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Cybersecurity for Small Business - MSP vs MSSP Explained | Dan Candee Simplifies A Jargon-Rich Space
In this clip from our latest podcast, Dan Candee, CEO of Cork Protection, discusses a critical component of SMB cyber resilience—the evolving role of cybersecurity insurance. Dan highlights the need for nimbleness in cyber coverage, especially for small businesses that often bear the brunt of devastating attacks.

💬 Quote Highlight:
"At the end of the day, my business is to serve the SMB market... who is providing the most value fastest." – Dan Candee, CEO Cork Protection.

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