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AXA XL launched a new cyber insurance endorsement specifically designed to meet the cybersecurity needs of U.S. construction firms. This innovative endorsement offers enhanced coverage that aligns with the industry’s increasing use of digital tools like 3D models, AI, IoT devices, and supply chain management software—technologies that expose construction companies to unique cyber vulnerabilities. Michelle … Read more
The Five Eyes alliance—comprising intelligence agencies from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand—has unveiled a new security initiative to safeguard tech startups from nation-state threats. Dubbed “Secure Innovation,” this initiative provides a cohesive set of guidelines to protect intellectual property, critical assets, and competitive edges across borders. This marks a significant … Read more
Four companies have settled charges by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that they made “materially misleading disclosures” after being breached in 2020 by the SolarWinds’ Orion software hack (US public companies have been required to disclose material cyber events since last year, see this.) But two of five SEC commissioners dissented on the charges, … Read more
The energy sector powers nearly every facet of modern life, from the moment you flip a light switch to the fuel that propels global industries forward. It’s a sprawling network of interconnected systems—electricity, oil, and natural gas—delivering critical resources through over 6,400 power plants and countless miles of pipelines. The scale is vast, and so … Read more
Cybercrime incidents cost the Middle East an average of over $8 million (€7.2 million) per incident in 2023, according to IBM-funded research spanning data breaches in 16 countries. In response to the growing financial toll of cyber threats, Alvacomm announced the launch of a cyber risk platform tailored for insurance providers and brokers in the … Read more