Data Breach

Cyber Insurance Market Maturing With “Leveling” Rate Changes – RPS Report

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The cyber insurance market is stabilizing as cyber underwriting practices and pricing models mature. Rate volatility is decreasing, and coverage options are expanding. A new report from Risk Placement Services (RPS) highlights key trends shaping the market in early 2025. It touches on cybersecurity, data breaches, ransomware, AI-powered cyberattacks, and AI as a defensive tool, … Read more

Ransomware Surge in Q4 2024: Attacks Hit Record Highs as Hackers Shift Tactics

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Ransomware Attacks Hit All-Time Highs Travelers today released its Q4 2024 Cyber Threat Report, revealing an unprecedented surge in ransomware attacks. The report highlights that ransomware operators have shifted tactics from mass-scale exploits to more repeatable attack methods. According to the report, 1,663 victims were posted on leak sites in Q4 2024, marking a 32% … Read more

96% of Ransomware Attacks Now Involve Data Theft, Arctic Wolf Report

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Almost all, a staggering, 96% of ransomware incidents now involve data breaches with data theft. This marks a significant shift in cybercriminals’ strategies. This is according to Arctic Wolf’s 2025 Threat Report. The cybersecurity report’s findings highlight how threat actors are adapting to stronger cybersecurity defenses by prioritizing cyber extortion and leveraging vulnerabilities for infiltration. … Read more

Global Cyber Threats Surge: 5 Billion Attacks Detected in 2024 – Mimecast Report

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Cybercriminals Exploit Trusted Services for Attacks Cybercriminals increasingly exploit legitimate online services to mask their attacks, according to Mimecast’s Global Threat Intelligence Report (H2 2024). The report highlights a rise in phishing, ransomware, and nation-state-backed cyber operations across global cyber threats. Hackers are leveraging platforms like Microsoft’s OneDrive, Google Docs, and Dropbox to host malicious … Read more

MFA Security Gap: Why It Puts Cyber Insurance Coverage and Business Security at Risk

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A recent CyberArk study found that 30% of employees share workplace passwords, creating an MFA security gap. The study surveyed 14,003 employees across six countries and revealed that 49% reuse passwords across multiple work applications, creating additional vulnerabilities. Findings like these are not new, and they highlight the ongoing risks businesses face. Risks that are … Read more

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