AI-Powered Social Engineering Spikes in 2026, Report Warns of Compressed Attack Timelines

The new Cyber Security Report 2026 from Check Point Research shows that threats are growing faster and more complex. In 2025, investigators saw criminals automate scams, speed up attacks, and run ransomware operations more efficiently. AI is a key driver, helping with persuasion, information gathering, and malware creation. Insurers and CISOs now see more frequent … Read more

When Cyber Insurance Lets You Down, 831(b) Offers A Plan B – NEW PODCAST

You buy insurance for the ugly days. Then the ugly day arrives. Your claim meets an exclusion. Your “business interruption” clock runs out. Or a missed control turns into a denial. That gap is widening in cyber insurance as questionnaires grow longer and policies tighten. In the latest Cyber Insurance News & Information podcast, Executive … Read more

Family Office Cybersecurity: Deloitte Finds Most Family Firms Hit By Cyberattacks

A fake invoice arrives in an inbox, written in a convincing tone and sent at just the right time. The payment seems routine, but the bank details are unfamiliar. This is often how breaches begin for wealthy families, which is why family office cybersecurity is now as important as tax, governance, and investment risk. The … Read more

Arch Insurance Adds Cyber Extension For Event Cancellation Losses

A ransomware crew hits the ticketing system hours before doors open. Screens go dark. Gates stay shut. Plans get scrapped. Fans vent disappointment and anger. The promoter files an insurance claim under the event cancellation cyber extension and then asks the hard question: Does it also cover cyber liability exposures? Event Cancellation Cyber Coverage Targets … Read more

Coalition Launches Private Equity Cyber Insurance

A ransomware attack or wire-fraud scheme can quickly affect an entire private equity portfolio. Coalition believes that stronger cyber insurance and continuous security tools can help reduce this risk. The company has launched a Private Equity Practice for firms, sponsors, general partners, and their portfolio companies. This new service combines cyber insurance with cybersecurity tools … Read more