AI Identity Risk Surges in 2026 as Executives Admit Low Preparedness

“Leap and the net will appear,” urges action before certainty arrives. The Identity Underground’s Annual Pulse 2026 report says 97% lack full preparedness for AI-driven identity attacks. Given the maturity of AI investment, leaders now seem to be hoping the net shows, or is set up, quickly to address AI risk. (EDITORIAL NOTE: It’s not … Read more

Cyber Insurance Room To Grow: A Podcast Conversation With Max Perkins Of Spektrum Labs

A Cyber Insurance Market – Under Construction Cyber insurance is still developing as a market. Buyers are looking for straightforward coverage, while underwriters want proof that security measures are in place. The latest Cyber Insurance News Podcast explores this tension with Max Perkins from Spektrum Labs. Perkins explains that cyber insurance is still new compared … Read more

Cybersecurity Communication: Graylog CMO Kimber Spradlin on Logs, MFA and Culture – NEW PODCAST

Cybersecurity communication has reached the kitchen table. In the latest Cyber Insurance News & Information Podcast, host Martin Hinton chats with Graylog CMO Kimber Spradlin, who proudly reports that her mom now uses MFA and she understands why it matters. That small habit shows how clear security communication turns awareness into action. From Invisible Logs … Read more

Extortion and Ransomware Drive Over Half of Cyberattacks, Microsoft Warns in 2025 Digital Defense Report

Hero image for Microsoft’s 2025 Digital Defense Report article showing a glowing digital padlock and bold headline, “Over Half of Cyberattacks Are Driven by Extortion and Ransomware,” symbolizing cyber insurance, ransomware defense, and data protection.

A New Era of Cyber Threats An increasingly evident arms race is unfolding in cyberspace. Algorithms duel, AI fights AI, and every click could spark a crisis. Microsoft’s new Digital Defense Report 2025 warns that the digital battlefield has gone fully commercial — and cash, not chaos, is the new currency of attack. In 2025, … Read more

AI Education Warning: 41% of Schools Hit by AI Cyber Incidents — What to Do Now

AI Education Warning - Cyber Insurance News

If you hear “AI Education,” what do you think? Cheating and diminished learning, but a new report raises another issue: cybersecurity. We’ve reported on this issue and the critical role schools play. Keeper Security’s “AI in Schools: Balancing Adoption With Risk” follows that with a clear warning. AI sits in classrooms. Defenses lag. The report … Read more

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