Censys–Rilian Deal Boosts Middle East Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Amid Rising State-Linked Threats

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The Middle East faces escalating cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, including power grids, oil terminals, and financial networks. Recent research by Fortinet details an Iranian state-backed intrusion into Middle East critical national infrastructure networks. Other industry analysis highlights rising attacks on Middle Eastern oil, gas, utilities, and transport systems that rely on connected technologies, including a … Read more

Online Holiday Shopping and Identity Theft: 8 Tips on How to Protect Yourself This Season

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The 2025 holiday shopping season is here and is expected to face unprecedented cyber threats. A recent Retail & Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center report predicts a 520% surge in AI-driven traffic during the holiday season with scammers using these tools to commit fraud and identity theft. These AI-powered attacks can mimic human behavior, … Read more

Cyber Insurance “Policy Buyback” Approved for Victims of 23andMe Hack

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A U.S. bankruptcy judge has approved a cyber liability insurance policy buyback that will allow the company once called 23andMe (now Chrome Holding Co.) to transfer $16.5 million in cash from its cyber insurers to those impacted by its hack (see the key legal document below). The legal decision this week is a step toward … Read more

Cyber Liability Insurance Boost: Blackpanda–ST Engineering Seek To Speed SME Breach Response in Asia

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The Asia-Pacific region now accounts for 34% of global cybercrime incidents in 2024. With that figure in mind, Blackpanda and ST Engineering have announced a regional collaboration on cyber incident response. The agreement links cyber liability insurance with faster breach response for small and mid-sized enterprises across Asia. New Collaboration Targets SME Cyber Risk in … Read more

Cyber Insurance Coverage Shock: High-Net-Worth Families Still Face Hidden Digital Risks

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Affluent North Americans say cyber risk worries them most. Yet many still underinsure their digital lives and misjudge the scale of potential losses. The new Chubb 2025 Wealth Report, The Resilient Mindset: Turning Risk Awareness into Advantage, surveys 1,000 wealthy households across the United States and Canada and shows a sharp gap between concern and … Read more

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