Third-Party Cyber Risk Drove Major Financial Losses in 2024, Resilience Finds

Third-Party Risk Accounted for Nearly a Quarter of Material Claims According to new data from cyber risk firm Resilience, third-party risk became a leading cause of cyber insurance claims in 2024. The report found that vendor-related incidents accounted for 31% of all claims and nearly 23% of incurred losses. In 2023, third-party risk had no … Read more

SecurityScorecard and KPMG in Canada Partner to Improve Cybersecurity for Critical Sectors

SecurityScorecard and KPMG in Canada have announced a strategic agreement to enhance cybersecurity for critical sectors. The partnership introduces SecurityScorecard MAX, a Supply Chain Detection & Response (SCDR) solution, as a managed service in Canada. Enhancing Supply Chain Security SecurityScorecard MAX focuses on identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks across vendor networks. KPMG in Canada will … Read more

96% of Ransomware Attacks Now Involve Data Theft, Arctic Wolf Report

Almost all, a staggering, 96% of ransomware incidents now involve data breaches with data theft. This marks a significant shift in cybercriminals’ strategies. This is according to Arctic Wolf’s 2025 Threat Report. The cybersecurity report’s findings highlight how threat actors are adapting to stronger cybersecurity defenses by prioritizing cyber extortion and leveraging vulnerabilities for infiltration. … Read more

Cyber Attacks on Manufacturers Surge as IT-OT Convergence Expands Industrial Cybersecurity Risks

Global Cyber Attacks on Manufacturers Increase Sharply A recent Omdia report commissioned by Telstra International highlights a surge in cyber attacks on manufacturing firms. The study reveals that 80% of manufacturers experienced security breaches last year, yet only 45% are adequately prepared. With the rise of Industry 4.0 and IT-OT convergence, the industry faces heightened … Read more

Cyber Insurance Market Grows to $16.6 Billion in 2024: Guy Carpenter

Industry Growth Driven by New Markets and Products The global cyber insurance market has grown to an estimated $16.6 billion in 2024, according to Guy Carpenter’s latest “Behind the Firewall” report. This represents continued expansion in a market that has stabilized following sharp premium increases in 2021 and 2022. North America remains the dominant player, … Read more

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