Small Business Cyber Risk Largely Underestimated, Coalition Study Warns

“It Won’t Happen to Me.” Are we all teenagers at heart?  Most small business owners feel safe from cyber risk. They shouldn’t. A new study exposes how misplaced confidence leaves digital doors wide open. Recent research by Coalition, the Small Business Cybersecurity Study, reveals a glaring gap in how small businesses perceive and respond to … Read more

Marks & Spencer’s Cyber Crisis: 12 Lessons on Cybersecurity and Cyber Insurance

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Anatomy of a Cyberattack – On July 8, 2025, Marks & Spencer Chairman Archie Norman appeared before the UK Parliament’s Business and Trade Sub-Committee. The hearing focused on the April cyberattack that shook the British retail giant. Norman, joined by General Counsel Nick Folland and Corporate Affairs Director Victoria McKenzie-Gould, delivered a sobering account of … Read more

Cyber Risk Strategy Shifts as Directors Face Increasing Cyber Threats: Willis Survey 2025

Cyber Risk Strategy Directors and officers today navigate a relentless storm of cyber threats. Phishing attacks, ransomware demands, and weak cybersecurity controls amplify the cybercrime pressure leaders face daily. The weight of leadership grows heavier as cyber incidents demand constant vigilance. The latest survey by Willis underscores this reality, highlighting evolving global attitudes toward cyber … Read more

Zurich Insurance Acquires Cyber Insurtech Leader BOXX

Zurich Insurance and BOXX Insurance logos side by side symbolizing Zurich’s acquisition of cyber Insurtech leader BOXX Insurance.

Zurich’s Strategic Acquisition of BOXX Insurance Zurich Insurance Group announced today an agreement to acquire BOXX Insurance, a global leader in cyber Insurtech. BOXX operates on five continents, offering cyber insurance and protection. Following the acquisition, BOXX will continue operations independently. Expanding Cyber Protection Globally The acquisition aligns with Zurich’s strategy to expand digital security … Read more

CISA U.S. Cybersecurity Alert: Iranian Hackers Target Vulnerable Networks

A high-tech digital illustration showing a world map with red and orange cyber threat indicators over Iran and the United States. Abstract elements like circuit lines, binary code, and network nodes suggest hacking activity. The image reflects the global cybersecurity threat posed by Iranian hackers, as warned by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Nationwide Cybersecurity Alert Federal agencies have issued a warning about a heightened threat from Iran-affiliated cyber actors. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the FBI, the NSA, and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center issued a joint alert on June 30, 2025. They urge all U.S. critical infrastructure operators to prepare for potential … Read more

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