Data Exfiltration

Ransomware Gangs Drop Encryption And Lean Into Data Theft Extortion

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Hackers are using encryption less often and are choosing data theft and extortion instead. A new white paper, “Ransomware 2026,” from Symantec and the Carbon Black Threat Hunter Team, tracks this shift. Released on January 14, the report connects the change to higher profits, faster operations, and less complexity for attackers. Record High Counts Mask … Read more

Ransomware Negotiation, Cyber Insurance, and Cyber Hygiene: Takeaways from Kurtis Minder – NEW PODCAST

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How Negotiations Actually Start You’ve seen the movies. Cue the tense phone call and ticking clock. Think cinematic standoffs and hard choices. Samuel L. Jackson once played a master negotiator. This episode of the Cyber Insurance News & Information Podcast brings you the real deal from the digital domain. Host and Executive Editor Martin Hinton … Read more

Ransomware and Data Exfiltration Continue to Dominate Cyber Losses – Allianz Report

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In the first half of 2024, the global landscape of cyber insurance has seen a marked rise in both the frequency and severity of cyber claims, driven by increasing data breaches and privacy violations. According to Allianz Commercial’s 2024 Cybersecurity Resilience report, large cyber claims — defined as those exceeding €1 million — rose 14% … Read more

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