Headquarters Pays The Ransom. Franchisees Set The Rules.

Cyber Insurance News story on franchise cyber risk showing a row of shopfronts with one store's red glow spreading to its neighbors

VikingCloud surveyed large multi-location brands, which the report calls “distributed enterprises,” on how attacks spread and who pays. Headquarters makes the ransom call far more often than it mandates security. The survey did not ask whose cyber policy responds. When ransomware hits one location of a large brand, headquarters usually makes the ransom call. That … Read more

Cyberattack Threat: New UK Report Exposes Billions in Hidden Economic Damage

The latest UK Government research on national cyber risk opens with a stark warning that sets the tone for the entire report. Officials outline the scale of the threat and link it directly to rising pressure on businesses, regulators, and insurers across the country. “Cyber attacks represent one of the most pressing threats to the … Read more

The Uncomfortable Truth About Cybersecurity: Why Awareness Month Is Not Enough

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Cyber Resilience Is The New Seamanship Here’s the uncomfortable truth. “Cybersecurity Awareness Month” is a start. It is not a strategy. The risks do not pause on November 1. Ransomware crews do not take holidays. Boards cannot either. Sailors once read the sky to prepare for storms. Today, digital leaders must read the threat landscape. … Read more

Cybersecurity Report 2025: AI & Cost-Cutting Drive CISO Strategies

Wipro’s latest Cybersecurity Report 2025 reveals a dramatic shift in how Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) worldwide are adapting to rising cyber threats and tightened budgets. Released by Wipro Limited, the report surveyed over 100 cybersecurity leaders and delivers a sobering yet forward-looking snapshot of global cyber defense trends. Organizations are under financial and digital … Read more

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