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The cyber insurance market remains soft, reports broker Gallagher Specialty, and now is the time to purchase coverage before cyber insurance premiums increase. “There is currently a healthy abundance of capacity, and the market continues to observe greater flexibility in underwriting and security controls. The competition and growth strategies in underwriting have led to better … Read more
The Can’t Help Desk – Get ready: your friendly neighborhood help desk is about to become a lot less helpful. Consider it another shining achievement of our digital age. Right up there with self-driving cars that drive into walls and social media that makes everyone hate each other more efficiently. Now, “help desks,” once the … Read more
In its 2025 Annual Threat Report, cybersecurity firm Sophos warns that small and midsized businesses remain prime targets for evolving cybercrime. When it comes to cybercrime trends the report highlights ransomware as the leading threat, with old and misconfigured network devices opening the door to attacks. It also identifies a surge in email-based credential theft, … Read more
Hyped as the future’s greatest innovation, AI technology is rapidly becoming cybercriminals’ favorite weapon, warns the “2025 AI Threat Report” by KELA. To be fair, the matter of whose future it will innovate leaves much to unfold. Picture AI as a razor-sharp chef’s knife—it can skillfully create gourmet masterpieces. Misused, it can wreak havoc. Cybercriminals, … Read more