Ransomware, AI, and Nation-States: Inside Microsoft’s 2024 Cybersecurity Report

The Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2024 paints a vivid and alarming picture of the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, where cybercriminals and nation-state actors leverage more sophisticated tools and tactics. The report highlights the devastating impact of cyberattacks, from ransomware crippling 389 healthcare institutions in the US, leading to delayed medical procedures and risking lives, … Read more

Concierge Cyber Launches Companion Products for D&O Insurance

Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance can be an essential part of protecting executives’ personal assets and mitigating the risks companies face from lawsuits tied to management decisions. With this concern in mind, there is news that Concierge Cyber has introduced two new products, Concierge Cyber with D&O Shield and Concierge Cyber with Entity Shield, to … Read more

Cybersecurity Skills Shortage Poses Significant Risks for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses (SMBs)

Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are grappling with a critical shortage of cybersecurity skills, leaving them vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, according to a recent report from Sophos. The report, published in October 2024, highlights the disproportionate impact of the global cybersecurity talent shortage on organizations with fewer than 500 employees. These businesses, it warns, … Read more

Just Half of Oil And Gas Companies Have Cyber Insurance – Moody’s Survey

In May 2021, a ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline slammed the brakes on fuel deliveries across the U.S. East Coast, exposing the alarming vulnerability of critical infrastructure and sparking chaos in its wake. The oil and gas industry, which is highly dependent on automation and digital control systems, has since made cybersecurity a top … Read more

Stellar Cyber Launches RiskShield: Tailored Cyber Insurance for MSSPs

Stellar Cyber has launched its RiskShield Cyber Insurance Program, tailored for Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) and their clients. The program, created in partnership with Converge Insurance, integrates cyber insurance with Stellar Cyber’s Open XDR platform to help streamline risk assessments and enable MSSPs to offer customized insurance coverage. The program’s key feature, the Stellar … Read more

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