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CrowdStrike released its 2026 Global Threat Report, and the findings read like a warning flare for cyber insurance underwriting. The company says attackers moved faster in 2025, used AI more often, and shifted further into identity, cloud, and edge environments. CrowdStrike’s press release and report page both stress the same theme: speed and evasion now … Read more
A major Lloyd’s broker is doubling down on cyber data as demand heats up. United Insurance Brokers (UIB) said it partnered with CyberCube to roll out Broking Manager and the Prep Module for its global cyber practice. The tools deliver cyber risk quantification and a consistent, data-driven view of cyber exposures. UIB plans to apply … Read more
Ransomware is hitting English-speaking countries hard. Nozomi Networks Labs reports that 70% of global ransomware activity targets these regions. In late 2025, the U.S. faced 40% of attacks, while Canada and the UK made up another 30%. Attackers are now using generative AI to create convincing lures, act faster, and succeed more often. In September, … Read more
People often talk about human mistakes causing data breaches and cyber insurance claims. But there’s another problem: non-human identities. These include bots, service accounts, apps, automations, and AI agents that act on our behalf. We give them access easily and then forget about them. Some reports say there are now up to 45 non-human identities … Read more
Deal Targets Middle-Market Cyber Risk Markel is giving eligible U.S. cyber insurance policyholders access to Upfort Shield to curb common attacks. The package adds AI automation, monitoring, training, and endpoint detection and response. The insurer aims to cut claim frequency as carriers tighten renewal standards. Markel said eligible policyholders can activate the tools alongside their … Read more