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What will it cost? An age-old question. In cyber risk, that question is moving beyond simple cost and into the language of probable financial impact. Black Kite is addressing that shift with a new product capability designed to bring automated financial risk analysis into third-party cyber risk assessments. Black Kite has expanded its cyber risk … Read more
Vibe-coding went mainstream in 2025, opening software development to far more people and leaving security teams to chase a growing trail of exposed secrets. A new GitGuardian report shows that as AI-assisted coding moved from niche practice to everyday workflow, leaked credentials surged across public repositories, internal systems, and developer tools. The findings point to … Read more
Cybercrime is changing quickly as automation, stolen identities, and fast-moving attacks become more common. A new Flashpoint report says Agentic AI is speeding up cyberattacks and changing the risks faced by businesses, insurers, and security teams. Flashpoint’s 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report shows that attackers are now mixing AI automation, stolen credentials, and ransomware into … Read more
Quick Take Midmarket cybersecurity is struggling with self-awareness. Companies claim readiness for today’s cybersecurity risk, but a new industry report reveals teams are stretched, tool stacks fragmented, and many firms still need up to a week to assess critical vulnerabilities, far slower than attackers move. Boardroom visibility is also limited; only 9% discuss cyber risk … Read more
Cyber insurance underwriting is changing. The old way, where applicants just checked boxes and signed forms, is being replaced by a need for real proof. This change was the main topic in a recent Cyber Insurance News and Information Podcast with Jessica Newman, Global GM of Cyber Insurance at Sophos. Newman explained that the market … Read more