Cyber Risk Management Surge: New Report Shows Rising Threats and Bigger 2026 Security Budgets

Organizations are dealing with higher costs from third-party risks, ongoing ransomware attacks, and more frequent technology failures. A new Marsh report warns that 2026 could be especially challenging as attackers become more aggressive and supply-chain issues worsen. The Cyber Catalyst Report, which surveyed over 2,200 cyber risk leaders in 20 countries, highlights these growing threats … Read more

Cyber Liability Insurance In The Spotlight As SMEs Face Rising Digital Attacks – NEW PODCAST

Host Martin Hinton leans on a tiled rooftop beside trees and houses, with an overlaid banner reading “New Podcast – Cyber Insurance News & Information – SMEs Under Siege – With Host Martin Hinton” and the Cyber Insurance News podcast logo, promoting a cyber liability insurance episode for small and medium-sized businesses.

Cyber Insurance And The Risk Reality For SMEs – The latest Cyber Insurance News & Information Podcast focuses on cyber liability insurance, reflecting the rising concerns among SMEs. Executive editor Martin Hinton talks with Cowbell co-founder and COO Trent Cooksley. Together, they discuss why small and medium-sized businesses are now prime targets for cybercriminals. From … Read more

How Cyber Risk Is Turning Into A Credit Threat For Global Carmakers

S&P Report Links Cyber Attacks And Auto Credit Quality A new S&P Global Ratings report warns that cyber risk is now an immediate threat to automakers’ credit ratings worldwide. The study, “Auto Sector: When Cyber Risk Becomes Credit Risk,” finds that cyber incidents can quickly disrupt factory operations and hurt company finances. The main points … Read more

Cyber Insurance “Policy Buyback” Approved for Victims of 23andMe Hack

A U.S. bankruptcy judge has approved a cyber liability insurance policy buyback that will allow the company once called 23andMe (now Chrome Holding Co.) to transfer $16.5 million in cash from its cyber insurers to those impacted by its hack (see the key legal document below). The legal decision this week is a step toward … Read more

Cyber Liability Insurance Boost: Blackpanda–ST Engineering Seek To Speed SME Breach Response in Asia

The Asia-Pacific region now accounts for 34% of global cybercrime incidents in 2024. With that figure in mind, Blackpanda and ST Engineering have announced a regional collaboration on cyber incident response. The agreement links cyber liability insurance with faster breach response for small and mid-sized enterprises across Asia. New Collaboration Targets SME Cyber Risk in … Read more

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