Data Breach

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

Third-Party Cyber Risks Endanger Insurance Industry: 59% of Breaches Linked to Vendors

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A new report from SecurityScorecard reveals some interesting details about third-party cyber risks in insurance. Among them, 59% of insurance industry breaches stem from third-party attack vectors. These findings underscore vulnerabilities in the supply chain that expose critical policyholder data to cyber threats. The study analyzed 150 top insurance firms, revealing an industry struggling with … Read more

Cyber Insurance Risks Surge in 2025: Ransomware, AI Fraud, and Regulatory Pressures

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The RPC Annual Insurance Review 2025 highlights the growing risks in cyber insurance as attacks intensify and insurers adapt to evolving threats. Key issues include rising ransomware incidents, the impact of AI-driven fraud, and increased regulatory scrutiny worldwide. The report assesses significant insurance trends across key international jurisdictions and multiple business lines, covering topics such … Read more

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