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Guardrails Or Chaos An AI-generated email once caused a real-world mix-up for your host, Martin Hinton. I arrived at the airport expecting a 9 p.m. rebooking, but the airline’s app listed 5 p.m. instead. The airline blamed the confusion on an AI-generated message with the wrong flight information, making the idea of a ‘non-human identity’ … 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
This question feels critical after reading BlackFog’s 2025 annual ransomware report. The findings show attacks are happening faster, reaching more places, and affecting more victims quietly. There’s also a clear move toward data theft and extortion. If you run a business, ask yourself two things: Do I need ransomware insurance? If I have it, is … Read more
The new Cyber Security Report 2026 from Check Point Research shows that threats are growing faster and more complex. In 2025, investigators saw criminals automate scams, speed up attacks, and run ransomware operations more efficiently. AI is a key driver, helping with persuasion, information gathering, and malware creation. Insurers and CISOs now see more frequent … Read more
It’s a modern refrain. You hear the same story every week. Phishing hits payroll. Fake invoices drain accounts. AI deepfake voices push urgent wire transfers. We sigh and wonder, “Is this a scam?” Cyber Insurance News has tracked the losses and the pattern. Today brings a practical counterpunch inside ChatGPT. It lands with a wink … Read more