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Cybersecurity communication has reached the kitchen table. In the latest Cyber Insurance News & Information Podcast, host Martin Hinton chats with Graylog CMO Kimber Spradlin, who proudly reports that her mom now uses MFA and she understands why it matters. That small habit shows how clear security communication turns awareness into action. From Invisible Logs … Read more
New Report Warns of Rising Cyberattack Risk When Staff Switch Off “When the cat’s away, the mice will play.” Or for the scholars, in Latin, “Dum felis dormit, mus gaudet et exsi litantro” captures the mood of today’s threat actors. When security teams nap for holidays or corporate shakeups, attackers celebrate, nay, “rejoice”. A new … Read more
Kratz Takes Helm of Cyber Practice “What is cyber insurance?” “How do I get a cyber insurance policy?”You can start by asking Ryan Kratz. MSIG USA appointed him as head of cyber for North America. The company announced the move in New York after expanding its cyber strategy across the U.S. market. Kratz reports to … Read more
Distraction is their ally. From holiday parties to gift lists to travel plans, the holidays provide bad actors a prime time to do their crime. Cybercrime increases worldwide during the holiday season. Shoppers rush, support staff operate with reduced numbers, and festive distractions create gaps in awareness. With America’s Thanksgiving approaching, warnings about holiday scams … Read more
Record Supply Chain Breaches Put Risk Programs Under Pressure BlueVoyant’s latest State of Supply Chain Defense report delivers a message that’s hard to ignore. Ninety-seven percent of surveyed organizations suffered negative impacts from at least one supply chain cyber breach in the past year. That figure represents a double-digit increase from 81% in 2024. These … Read more