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New Cyber Product Targets Gaps Left by War Exclusions Markel Insurance introduced a cyber insurance product that offers coverage for indirect losses caused by acts of war. The product provides up to $5 million in coverage per risk, filling gaps left by cyber insurance war exclusions. Chris Burgess, Director of Cyber at Markel International, said, … Read more
A publisher of newspaper and digital news covering 72 markets in 25 states across the U.S., Lee Enterprises (NASDAQ: LEE) experienced a “cyber security incident” in February that had a “significant impact on our quarterly operating results,” including $2 million in expenses for “restoration costs,” according to a release from the company. The company has … Read more
In the latest episode of the Cyber Insurance News Podcast, host and Executive Editor Martin Hinton welcomes William Altman, Head of Cyber Threat Intelligence at CyberCube, for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of cybersecurity in 2025. The episode highlights critical trends in cybersecurity in education, small business vulnerabilities, the dual nature of AI in … Read more
Retail hacks serve as wake-up call In recent weeks the, Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods hacks have disrupted payments, deliveries, and day-to-day operations; the UK government has issued a blunt warning: cyberattacks aren’t going away, and artificial intelligence is about to make things worse. Speaking at the CyberUK 2025 conference in Manchester, Cabinet Office Minister Pat … Read more
High-profile cyberattacks on UK retailers are spotlighting the ongoing cyberattack vulnerabilities businesses face. From the Co-op to M&S to the Harrods hack, these crimes are costing firms millions. Beyond stock value, there is also a personal cost, like the couple left without their wedding cake, highlighting cybercrime’s very real human impact. It has been reported … Read more