Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity Battleground: Smaller Businesses and Critical Industries Under Siege

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In recent conversations with cybersecurity experts and reviews of cybersecurity reports, we have heard a consistent concern: as large businesses fortify their defenses, shrewd cybercriminals shift focus to smaller, less prepared, or resourced targets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), often lacking robust cyber risk mitigation resources, are increasingly attractive to attackers. This trend is acutely … Read more

New Cyber Insurance Option for Start Ups & SMBs from Coverdash, Via Lending Tree

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Coverdash, the insurtech broker, is now offering cyber insurance, and other covers, to start ups and SMBs via LendingTree, the large market place for business and other loans. “This strategic collaboration expands LendingTree’s suite of financial products for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), providing them with an efficient and streamlined way to obtain business insurance … Read more

97% Used to Be a Good Grade—But Not for Retailers Facing Data Breaches

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When we saw 97% on a grade school test, it meant we did well. For America’s top retailers, that number signals trouble. A new report by cybersecurity firm SecurityScorecard reveals that 97% of the top 100 U.S. retailers experienced third-party data breaches in the past year. You could peg this to the coming holiday shopping … Read more

Leaving the Keys in the Ignition: VPN Weaknesses Open the Door to Ransomware

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Using “admin” as a username for a virtual private network (VPN) is akin to parking your car and leaving the keys in the ignition. You are making it easy; why not leave the car running? This careless practice can make your system vulnerable to ransomware attacks. According to Corvus Insurance’s Q3 2024 Cyber Threat Report, … Read more

The Kids Are Alright: Startups Strengthen Cybersecurity

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Suppose startups are the kids of the business world. In that case, the latest Embroker report suggests they’re growing up fast when it comes to startup cybersecurity. Among the findings in the 2024 Cyber Risk Index? That 93% of startups now carry cyber insurance. This is an obvious sign of increasing maturity in addressing cyber … Read more

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