Ransomware Loses Its Crown as Phishing and Fraud Explode, WEF Warns

The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 highlights that fraudsters are now a bigger concern than ransomware groups. The report, released today, warns that CEOs are most worried about phishing and cyber-enabled fraud, especially as AI makes these attacks more convincing, costly, and common. Fraud And Phishing Take The Top Spot According to the … Read more

Cyber Insurance Signals Stand Out in a Broad Renewal Snapshot

Aon’s latest renewal snapshot spans many lines and regions. This article highlights the key points from the broader report on cyber insurance and provides brief context on other lines. Cyber Insurance Market Tone: Resilient, With Stabilizing Rates Aon reports a resilient cyber market after ten straight quarters of rate decreases. The rate environment now shows … Read more

Cyber Insurance in 2025: Costs, Claims, and a New(ish) Playbook

NOT IF BUT WHEN – Cyber risk moves markets and balance sheets. It hits fast and hard. Marks & Spencer forecasts about £300 million in lost operating profit after its April ransomware attack this year. Clorox is suing Cognizant for $380 million over a breach tied to 2023, with the claim filed this year. SK … Read more

How Many Clients Make Claims on their Cyber Insurance Policies? 

It seems fair to say that definitive numbers remain as elusive as a North Korean hacker. The Wall Street Journal‘s Pro Research did a survey late last year indicating 6% of enterprises had made claims in the previous twelve months. Delinea’s survey reported almost 80% had many a claim at some point, with many of … Read more

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