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A staggering 87% of utility and energy companies have been hacked at least once in the past thirty-six months, according to a Skybox Security study. Despite this alarming statistic, many of these companies remain confident in their cybersecurity defenses, highlighting a dangerous gap between perception and reality. The study points to poor password practices, misconfigurations, … Read more
The latest Data Health Check report by Databarracks reveals a marked decline in cyber insurance claims. That indicates a significant shift in the cyber landscape. This finding comes despite the increased adoption of cyber insurance policies among UK businesses. This trend underscores a growing resilience in the face of cyber threats, as more organizations successfully … Read more
Much like the Dunning-Kruger effect, where individuals overestimate their abilities due to a lack of self-awareness, organizations worldwide fall prey to a similar bias in assessing their cyber resilience. A recent study commissioned by Cohesity, a firm in the AI data security and management, reveals that many companies believe they are well-prepared to handle cyber … Read more
Cowbell, a provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has appointed Stephen Moss to its Board of Directors. Moss, who serves as Group Head of Financial Lines and Cyber at Zurich Insurance Group, brings nearly 30 years of industry experience. His appointment follows Zurich’s investment in Cowbell’s recent $60 million Series C … Read more
In an era where data breaches, cyberattacks, and cybersecurity dominate news, the vulnerabilities associated with intangible assets like intellectual property and artificial intelligence are becoming impossible to ignore. Businesses are finding that the threats they face are no longer just physical—they are digital, invisible, and often far more damaging. As companies continue to expand their … Read more