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Ever been in a massive traffic jam and wonder what the heck was causing it? The citizens of one city actually got a (disturbing) answer — a cyber hack was the culprit. The Polish town of Olsztyn—a “Smart City” with automated traffic monitoring and Wi-Fi-equipped trams—ground to a halt in 2023 due to a cyber … Read more
Words matter! Every single one. “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter. ’tis the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning,” is how Mark Twain put it. He may not have been talking about incident response following a cyberattack, but his admonition still applies. A cyberattack can feel like … Read more
At 2:13 p.m., the invoice printer jammed, phones kept ringing, and every screen froze at a login prompt. The owner tried their usual password, but it failed repeatedly. In that quiet moment, business stopped, and costs rose. According to Guardz, about half of U.S. SMBs have already faced a cyberattack. Guardz surveyed 800 U.S.-based SMB … Read more
Organizations are dealing with higher costs from third-party risks, ongoing ransomware attacks, and more frequent technology failures. A new Marsh report warns that 2026 could be especially challenging as attackers become more aggressive and supply-chain issues worsen. The Cyber Catalyst Report, which surveyed over 2,200 cyber risk leaders in 20 countries, highlights these growing threats … Read more
Cyber Insurance And The Risk Reality For SMEs – The latest Cyber Insurance News & Information Podcast focuses on cyber liability insurance, reflecting the rising concerns among SMEs. Executive editor Martin Hinton talks with Cowbell co-founder and COO Trent Cooksley. Together, they discuss why small and medium-sized businesses are now prime targets for cybercriminals. From … Read more