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When GEICO and Travelers were hacked, stealing personal information from over 120,000 New Yorkers. They exploited vulnerabilities in online auto insurance quoting tools to obtain driver’s license numbers and dates of birth. The stolen data was later used to file fraudulent unemployment claims during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Geico Travelers Hack Starting … Read more
In recent conversations with cybersecurity experts and reviews of cybersecurity reports, we have heard a consistent concern: as large businesses fortify their defenses, shrewd cybercriminals shift focus to smaller, less prepared, or resourced targets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), often lacking robust cyber risk mitigation resources, are increasingly attractive to attackers. This trend is acutely … Read more
ReasonLabs has launched its Online Security platform for Android and iOS devices. The platform offers protection for devices, identities, and privacy, and includes $1 million in cyber insurance to help users recover lost funds and restoration expenses. The platform aims to help users combat the growing threat of online scams and cybercrime. In 2023, Americans … Read more
Cyber insurance claims and risks are surging as premiums dip, putting the industry in a precarious position. Despite strides in cybersecurity protocols, insurers are struggling to keep up with an onslaught of complex and frequent cyber incidents. From large-scale data breaches to double extortion ransomware, the threats can seem countless. Industry experts warn that if … Read more
Vienna Insurance Group AG (VIG), the largest insurance group in Central and Eastern Europe, has established Cyber Risk Solutions GmbH (CyRiSo), a new cyber security company targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The firm aims to provide comprehensive support to reduce cyber risks and to prevent and resolve damage from cyber attacks. “Cyber attacks have … Read more