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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
Arctic Wolf said Chubb selected it as a preferred Managed Detection and Response provider. The offer targets cyber insurance policyholders with more than 100 employees. The companies said the goal is lower incident frequency and smaller loss impact for each cyber insurance policyholder. “Being selected by Chubb as a preferred MDR provider is powerful validation … 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
Coalition has announced the acquisition of Wirespeed, an automated cybersecurity platform that processes threat detections in milliseconds. The move integrates managed detection and response (MDR) with Coalition’s cyber risk management tools and cyber insurance coverage, offering faster, automated protection against evolving cyber threats. Automated MDR Meets Active Insurance Joshua Motta, Coalition’s CEO, said the acquisition … Read more
Retail ransomware attacks have been in the news. Co-op’s shutdown exposed a coverage gap; it carried no cyber insurance. Marks & Spencer, insured, saw its statutory profit plunge 99% to £3.4m and received £100m in insurance payments. Sam’s Club (Walmart), Victoria’s Secret, Dollar Tree, the list could go on. Sophos’ new report, “State of Ransomware … Read more