Cyber threats

Global Cyber Threats Surge: 5 Billion Attacks Detected in 2024 – Mimecast Report

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Cybercriminals Exploit Trusted Services for Attacks Cybercriminals increasingly exploit legitimate online services to mask their attacks, according to Mimecast’s Global Threat Intelligence Report (H2 2024). The report highlights a rise in phishing, ransomware, and nation-state-backed cyber operations across global cyber threats. Hackers are leveraging platforms like Microsoft’s OneDrive, Google Docs, and Dropbox to host malicious … Read more

Alta Signa Cyber Underwriting Team Adds Audrey Louche in France

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Alta Signa has appointed Audrey Louche to its Cyber Underwriting Division in France, strengthening its expertise in cyber risk insurance. Louche, an experienced cyber underwriter, previously worked at Cogitanda, Assurup, and Chubb. Based in France, Louche will help shape Alta Signa’s cyber insurance offerings, addressing the evolving risks businesses face. She will focus on supporting … Read more

Cyber Insurance News and Information Podcast

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In the latest episode of the Cyber Insurance News and Information Podcast, host Martin Hinton dives deep into the complexities of cybersecurity insurance with industry experts Craig Sekowski (TheTechCollective.net) and Ralph Pasquariello (Care-Report.com). Together, they unpack the biggest challenges small businesses face in understanding cyber insurance, the critical role of cyber resilience, and the growing … Read more

GAO Report: Coast Guard Must Strengthen Maritime Cybersecurity

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The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report urging the Coast Guard to enhance its oversight of the Maritime Transportation System (MTS) to address shortcomings in maritime cybersecurity. The report, titled “Coast Guard: Additional Efforts Needed to Address Cybersecurity Risks to the Maritime Transportation System,” identifies critical vulnerabilities, gaps in oversight, and deficiencies … Read more

MFA Security Gap: Why It Puts Cyber Insurance Coverage and Business Security at Risk

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A recent CyberArk study found that 30% of employees share workplace passwords, creating an MFA security gap. The study surveyed 14,003 employees across six countries and revealed that 49% reuse passwords across multiple work applications, creating additional vulnerabilities. Findings like these are not new, and they highlight the ongoing risks businesses face. Risks that are … Read more

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