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Email: The Modern Business Lifeline Under Siege From handwritten letters to telegrams and fax machines, business communication has always relied on trust and speed. Email revolutionized that; it is instant, global, and indispensable. But with that dependence comes danger: more than a third of all spam emails are designed to harm, according to VIPRE Security … Read more
Coalition has announced the acquisition of Wirespeed, an automated cybersecurity platform that processes threat detections in milliseconds. The move integrates managed detection and response (MDR) with Coalition’s cyber risk management tools and cyber insurance coverage, offering faster, automated protection against evolving cyber threats. Automated MDR Meets Active Insurance Joshua Motta, Coalition’s CEO, said the acquisition … Read more
Retail ransomware attacks have been in the news. Co-op’s shutdown exposed a coverage gap; it carried no cyber insurance. Marks & Spencer, insured, saw its statutory profit plunge 99% to £3.4m and received £100m in insurance payments. Sam’s Club (Walmart), Victoria’s Secret, Dollar Tree, the list could go on. Sophos’ new report, “State of Ransomware … Read more
A Personal Entry Point: Mom, MFA, And Plain Language Kimber Spradlin begins with her mother. “Even my mom knows what MFA is,” she says. Her mother enabled two-factor authentication on every banking app. That small act signals progress. It also frames Spradlin’s core message. Cybersecurity awareness starts with understanding and clear communication. People act when … Read more
Cowbell Cyber announced a refreshed brand identity to align with its expanding role in digital and specialty insurance. The update underscores the company’s mission to simplify cyber insurance coverage for small and mid-sized businesses. A Reflection of Today’s Digital Reality Thomas Pytel, Jr., VP and Head of Marketing at Cowbell, said the update reflects a … Read more