cyber insurance

Research Unveils Persistent Threat of Ransomware Attacks on Organizations – Halcyon Report

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Ransomware is wreaking havoc on organizations worldwide, and the numbers are staggering. Travel firm CWT Global shelled out $4.5 million in Bitcoin. The University of California San Francisco $1.14 million, and Colonial Pipeline paid $5 million. Chemical distributor Brenntag paid $4.4 million to DarkSide, while U.K.’s Travelex dished out $2.3 million to REvil. Cognizant Technology … Read more

Keepit Ransomware Seminar Emphasizes Continuous Learning in Cybersecurity and Insurance Amid Growing Threats

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In the ever-changing arena of cybersecurity and insurance, constant learning is crucial. Bad actors are continuously evolving, which significantly burdens individuals and companies to stay updated. To address this need, Keepit is hosting a webinar on cyber insurance strategies amid the surge in ransomware attacks. Keepit, a global cloud backup and recovery solutions provider, will … Read more

SecondSight and Optiv Form a Strategic Cybersecurity Insurance Partnership

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SecondSight and Optiv have announced a strategic partnership to integrate cybersecurity and cyber insurance. This collaboration incorporates Optiv’s cybersecurity services into SecondSight’s Vertical AI platform. This will provide a streamlined and personalized approach to enhancing cybersecurity defenses for businesses, brokers, and underwriters. The partnership introduces a new recommendation system within SecondSight’s platform, utilizing Optiv’s cybersecurity … Read more

Optiv Report Highlights Significant Cybersecurity Investment Increase Amid Rising Threats

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A recently published report by cyber advisory and solutions firm Optiv reveals a substantial 59% year-over-year increase in cybersecurity investment, underscoring organizations’ growing priority on cyber defense. The 2024 Threat and Risk Management Report, based on a survey of 650 IT and cybersecurity professionals by the Ponemon Institute, outlines how companies navigate the complex and … Read more

Coalition Finds U.K. Cyber Insurance Lacking, Mid-Market Businesses Underwhelmed

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In the business world, “the customer is always right” often holds true, but a new study suggests that mid-market companies in the U.K. are far from satisfied with their cyber insurance options. Coalition’s recent survey offers valuable insights into the experiences and perceptions of these cyber insurance customers. Conducted by Opinion Matters in February 2024, … Read more

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