Ransomware Loses Its Crown as Phishing and Fraud Explode, WEF Warns

The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 highlights that fraudsters are now a bigger concern than ransomware groups. The report, released today, warns that CEOs are most worried about phishing and cyber-enabled fraud, especially as AI makes these attacks more convincing, costly, and common. Fraud And Phishing Take The Top Spot According to the … Read more

AI Risk Rises As Netskope Flags Data Leaks, Shadow Tools, And Agentic Exposure For 2026

Netskope Threat Labs reviewed 2025 to predict the next set of enterprise threats. This look back helps security teams prepare for 2026. The 2026 Cloud and Threat Report covers global trends in cloud use, phishing, and malware. It also tracks the fast growth of genAI and related data leaks. The report describes itself as “a … Read more

Cyber Insurance for Small Business: Shopify Has Just Named it a Necessity for 2026

Shopify, the global ecommerce platform, has issued a warning to the millions of companies that use its platform: you better get cyber insurance for small business. “Shopify secures its platform, but you’re responsible for your store’s data. Learn why cyber insurance is essential for protecting your business from data breaches, phishing, and app risks,” the … Read more

Incident Response Made Clear: Powerful Words, Tough Choices, and a Cyber Insurance Reality Check

Words matter! Every single one. “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter. ’tis the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning,” is how Mark Twain put it. He may not have been talking about incident response following a cyberattack, but his admonition still applies. A cyberattack can feel like … Read more

Cyber Liability Insurance In The Spotlight As SMEs Face Rising Digital Attacks – NEW PODCAST

Host Martin Hinton leans on a tiled rooftop beside trees and houses, with an overlaid banner reading “New Podcast – Cyber Insurance News & Information – SMEs Under Siege – With Host Martin Hinton” and the Cyber Insurance News podcast logo, promoting a cyber liability insurance episode for small and medium-sized businesses.

Cyber Insurance And The Risk Reality For SMEs – The latest Cyber Insurance News & Information Podcast focuses on cyber liability insurance, reflecting the rising concerns among SMEs. Executive editor Martin Hinton talks with Cowbell co-founder and COO Trent Cooksley. Together, they discuss why small and medium-sized businesses are now prime targets for cybercriminals. From … Read more

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