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People often talk about human mistakes causing data breaches and cyber insurance claims. But there’s another problem: non-human identities. These include bots, service accounts, apps, automations, and AI agents that act on our behalf. We give them access easily and then forget about them. Some reports say there are now up to 45 non-human identities … Read more
In this new episode of the Cyber Insurance News and Information podcast, executive editor Martin Hinton digs into how real breaches begin and why insurers care. The discussion is practical and fast-moving. It focuses on social engineering, weak assumptions, and the everyday gaps that turn into claims. You’ll hear how simple tactics can beat expensive … Read more
A new market update from broker Lockton lands with a split-screen message for buyers and underwriters. The cyber insurance market kept softening, even as the threat environment hardened. Insurers chased growth and fought for renewals. Brokers regained leverage on terms. Claims teams, meanwhile, faced heavier files and longer cleanups. Key Cyber Insurance Market Takeaways Incidents … Read more
Kroll’s new global report shows that private equity cyber risk has become a costly issue. The report measures this risk and points out that smaller funds often have weaker cybersecurity governance. These conclusions matter for cyber insurers and brokers, and they help explain why loss costs in private markets are still unclear. Executive Summary Signals … Read more
CyberCube appointed Chris Methven as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Pascal Millaire, who moved into a Senior Advisor role. The company framed the change as part of its next growth phase following a $180 million financing led by Spectrum Equity. CyberCube sells cyber risk modeling and analytics used by cyber insurers, reinsurers, and … Read more