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In 2023, the United States faced a relentless onslaught of financially driven ransomware attacks. These assaults impacted 2,207 hospitals, schools, governments, and private sector companies, as detailed by Emsisoft in their report “State of Ransomware.” The ransomware epidemic, as dire as ever, not only disrupted critical services. It also claimed lives, with an estimated 42 to … Read more
Per usual, a few items from the week. It’s a wide bucket for Sundays, cyber insurance, cybersecurity, and more. Some we reported on, and others we found interesting. Enjoy them and enjoy the day! Happy New Year!
Palo Alto Networks has concluded the acquisition of Talon Cyber Security, a leading enterprise browser technology provider, enhancing the capabilities of its Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution. Integrating Talon’s Enterprise Browser with Prisma SASE aims to fortify the cybersecurity giant’s position in delivering robust security and data protection for users across diverse applications and … Read more
DeNexus Inc, situated in Boston, Massachusetts, has reinforced its re/insurance and Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) proficiency with the recent recruitment of George Mawdsley, a cyber risk solutions specialist from Securis Investment Partners, further fortifying the company’s capabilities in managing cyber risk. As the newly appointed Head of Risk Solutions, Mawdsley will play a pivotal role in … Read more
NordVPN has expanded its cybersecurity offerings by introducing cyber protection insurance benefits for its customers in the United States and United Kingdom. The protection benefits are part of the NordVPN Ultimate bundle subscription plan. This includes NordVPN’s virtual private service, NordPass password manager, and other advanced features. The insurance-backed benefits aim to address the growing … Read more