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In the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, the year 2024 has seen a dramatic increase in ransomware attack severity, according to Coalition’s newly released 2024 Cyber Claims Report: Mid-year Update. The report reveals that while the overall frequency of ransomware attacks decreased, the financial impact of each successful attack soared by 68%, with the average … Read more
In the ever-changing arena of cybersecurity and insurance, constant learning is crucial. Bad actors are continuously evolving, which significantly burdens individuals and companies to stay updated. To address this need, Keepit is hosting a webinar on cyber insurance strategies amid the surge in ransomware attacks. Keepit, a global cloud backup and recovery solutions provider, will … Read more
In the world of cybercrime, few experiences are as frustrating as paying a ransom to recover stolen data only to remain empty-handed. This stark reality is highlighted in the issue of ransomware data recovery where recent studies reveal that 1/3 of ransomware victims did not recover data even after paying up. For individuals and businesses, … Read more
The global aluminum and energy company, known as “Hydro,” estimated damages at up to app. USD $74 million. “The company has a robust cyber insurance in place with recognized insurers,” it said in a statement. “The (March) attack affected our entire global organization, with the business area Extruded Solutions having suffered the most significant operational … Read more
Fulcrum IT Partners, an MSP, calls them “cyber-warranty backed solutions” and is offering the services with the backing of SPECTRA, the Bermuda-based cyber insurance provider. “As part of the new business model, Fulcrum will offer customers a 100 percent cash refund on services impacted by specific cybersecurity incidents, including ransomware, and DDoS attacks. Additionally, Fulcrum … Read more