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A ransomware crew hits the ticketing system hours before doors open. Screens go dark. Gates stay shut. Plans get scrapped. Fans vent disappointment and anger. The promoter files an insurance claim under the event cancellation cyber extension and then asks the hard question: Does it also cover cyber liability exposures? Event Cancellation Cyber Coverage Targets … Read more
A ransomware attack or wire-fraud scheme can quickly affect an entire private equity portfolio. Coalition believes that stronger cyber insurance and continuous security tools can help reduce this risk. The company has launched a Private Equity Practice for firms, sponsors, general partners, and their portfolio companies. This new service combines cyber insurance with cybersecurity tools … Read more
Stoïk, a Paris-based cyber MGA, raised €20 million ($23.4 USD) in Series C funding as demand grows for cyber liability insurance combined with hands-on security support. The round was co-led by Impala (Veyrat family-owned) and Opera Tech Ventures. Alven and Andreessen Horowitz also participated. “This new capital injection will enable us to accelerate a model … Read more
Military planners often say, “Train as you fight.” This idea now guides cybersecurity for power grids, ports, and pipelines. This week, SimSpace and Rilian Technologies announced a partnership based on this approach. They want critical infrastructure operators to practice real attacks in a safe cyber range and make sure defenses and automated responses work before … Read more
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