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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
Here it is—Your Cyber Insurance Sunday—Upload. The latest cybersecurity insurance news. A few items from the week. Some from us, some from others: We took a look at the $85 Trillion in assets the Boomers and Silent generations possess and who’s out to steal it; At-Bay has a new President; SecurityScorecard takes on supply chain … Read more
The headline grabbed you. Words like “Lost,” “Scammers,” “Retirement,” and “Savings” can do that. Adding a number didn’t hurt—”$740,000.” This information recently appeared in a New York Times article about cybercriminals targeting Americans over 60. The wisdom of this targeting? These people have money—or, as the Times put it, “the largest pile of savings.” This … Read more