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People often talk about human mistakes causing data breaches and cyber insurance claims. But there’s another problem: non-human identities. These include bots, service accounts, apps, automations, and AI agents that act on our behalf. We give them access easily and then forget about them. Some reports say there are now up to 45 non-human identities … Read more
Imagine a fleet operator arriving Monday morning to find dispatch screens frozen, drivers locked out of their vehicle apps, backend systems encrypted, and attackers demanding payment to restore access. HSB has launched a cyber insurance product for internet-connected work vehicles, called HSB Commercial Cyber for Auto. This coverage is designed for hacked commercial vehicles and … Read more
The UK Cyber Security Longitudinal Survey’s fifth iteration arrived this week. The report tracks cybersecurity changes across the same organizations, including medium- and large-sized businesses and high-income charities. The first “wave” of data came out in 2022. This new release, “Wave Five,” follows medium- and large-sized businesses and high-income charities. The study links security practices … Read more
In this new episode of the Cyber Insurance News and Information podcast, executive editor Martin Hinton digs into how real breaches begin and why insurers care. The discussion is practical and fast-moving. It focuses on social engineering, weak assumptions, and the everyday gaps that turn into claims. You’ll hear how simple tactics can beat expensive … Read more
Kroll’s new global report shows that private equity cyber risk has become a costly issue. The report measures this risk and points out that smaller funds often have weaker cybersecurity governance. These conclusions matter for cyber insurers and brokers, and they help explain why loss costs in private markets are still unclear. Executive Summary Signals … Read more