Hacker Group Cites Target’s Cyber Insurance Limits in Ransom Demand 

“The Hive group claims to have breached the system and then obtained details of its cyber insurance policy to use in negotiations. ‘We are very well informed and precise in our operations, so we know that Wootton have cyber insurance that reaches £500k,’ the group wrote in the message to students and parents.” Source: Ransomware … Read more

2/3s of Healthcare Organizations Hit By Ransomware in 2021: Sophos

“The increase in successful ransomware attacks is part of an increasingly challenging broader threat environment which has affected healthcare more than any other sector. Healthcare saw the highest increase in volume of cyber attacks (69%) as well as the complexity of cyber attacks (67%) compared to the cross-sector average of 57% and 59% respectively. In … Read more

Feds Discourage Cyber Insurance — at Least for Ransomware (Congressional Testimony)

LIkely a confusing and counter-productive take, in our opinion. DHS is now, in effect, raising questions about whether businesses should get cyber insurance. Or is the agency implying businesses self-insure against ransomware but obtain coverage for other cyber risks? Government will not be the primary driver of improved cyber security. As with fire safety, loss … Read more

Useful Survey on Global Cyber Risk and Insurance from Munich Re

“Munich Re has been involved in managing cyber risk from the first moment it became a consideration. The results of our Global Cyber Risk and Insurance Survey 2022 underline that there is clearly more action required – for policyholders and the insurance industry.” One interesting tidbit is increasing use of personal cyber insurance by senior … Read more

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