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As cyber criminals increasingly leverage AI for everything from phishing scams and blackmail to misinformation campaigns and election interference, businesses face new threats that require innovative defenses. In response to AI-driven cybercrime threats, AXA XL has unveiled a new endorsement to its cyber insurance coverage, specifically targeting the risks associated with Generative AI (Gen AI) … Read more
The Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2024 paints a vivid and alarming picture of the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, where cybercriminals and nation-state actors leverage more sophisticated tools and tactics. The report highlights the devastating impact of cyberattacks, from ransomware crippling 389 healthcare institutions in the US, leading to delayed medical procedures and risking lives, … Read more
Effective incident response is vital in the fight against cybersecurity threats, as swift containment and recovery can significantly minimize the damage from attacks. Minimizing recovery time is especially critical in reducing operational disruptions and financial losses, making robust incident response solutions a priority for organizations today. Silverfort announced its new Identity-First Incident Response (IR) solution, … Read more
Here it is—Your Cyber Insurance Sunday—Upload. The latest cybersecurity insurance news. A few items from the week. Some from us, some from others: Searchlight Cyber and Marsh McLennan shine a light in the Dark Web; CFC and Blackpanda grow; Cowbell Examines Insider Threats; OpenText takes on state-sponsored cybercrime; Hospitals, Shipping Ports and Water Treatments plants … Read more
Nations have long been accused of preparing to fight the last war instead of the next, a lesson military strategists like General Douglas MacArthur famously warned about. But in the past and today’s hyper-connected world, the less glamorous yet essential logistical elements—such as the ability to safeguard supply chains—often determine success. The COVID-19 pandemic brought … Read more