Severity of Ransomware Attacks Surges in First Half of 2024 – Coalition Report

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

Cowbell Marks First Year in UK with Triple-Digit Growth

Cowbell, an SME cyber insurance provider, celebrated its first anniversary in the UK by reporting impressive triple-digit growth across key metrics. A company press release noted that since expanding into the region in 2023, Cowbell has seen a 351% increase in premiums, a 327% rise in policies issued, and a 148% growth in its network … Read more

Ransomware and Data Exfiltration Continue to Dominate Cyber Losses – Allianz Report

In the first half of 2024, the global landscape of cyber insurance has seen a marked rise in both the frequency and severity of cyber claims, driven by increasing data breaches and privacy violations. According to Allianz Commercial’s 2024 Cybersecurity Resilience report, large cyber claims — defined as those exceeding €1 million — rose 14% … Read more

Rising Cyber Risks and Insurance in APAC: Navigating the Digital Storm and Emerging Threats

In a region where data flows faster than the monsoon rains and cybercriminals lurk like digital pirates, the Asia-Pacific cyber insurance market is in a race to catch up. The game is on, and with cyber-attacks surging by nearly 50% annually, APAC is poised to secure its slice of the global cyber insurance pie. According … Read more

Identity Security Key to Controlling Rising Cyber Insurance Premiums, Says Report

SailPoint Technologies has released its third-annual “Horizons of Identity Security” report, emphasizing the growing importance of advanced identity security for organizations worldwide. The 2024-2025 report, based on data from 350 global cybersecurity leaders, highlights how mature identity security practices deliver outsized returns on investment by reducing cyber risk, boosting productivity, and unlocking business value. A … Read more

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