“Critical Security Gap” Amid Escalating Financial Sector Cybersecurity Threats

Modern Bank Robberies Have Gone Digital – Retire the getaway car. Save the ski mask for skiing. The days of the bank heist are dwindling. Well, not really. U.S. bank robberies peaked in 1991 at 9,388. By 2023, the number dropped to 1,362, an 83% decline in 20 years. Today, the average stolen haul is … Read more

Cyber Insurance for UK SMEs: Adoption Gaps, Real Losses, Next Steps

Cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises faces clarity and cost hurdles – Despite SME leaders recognising cyber risk, nearly half of uninsured firms self-insure. That choice invites financial ruin after major attacks. Surveying 104 SMEs about cyber insurance, the UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology commissioned this study to map the gap. … Read more

Cybersecurity Exposed: Ransomware, AI Deepfakes & the Threat We Can’t Ignore – New Podcast

Cyber Insurance News podcast cover featuring the episode title "Cybersecurity Exposed: Ransomware, AI Deepfakes & The Threat We Can’t Ignore" on a sleek purple and blue gradient background. The design includes a stylized CN logo, emphasizing cybersecurity, ransomware, AI threats, and cybercrime awareness.

Cybersecurity: Not Just a Boardroom Issue – Cybersecurity isn’t just a boardroom issue. It’s personal. In the latest episode of the Cyber Insurance News & Information Podcast, veteran journalist Danny Palmer joins host Martin Hinton for a timely, eye-opening conversation on how cybercrime has transformed over the past decade and what’s coming next. For the … Read more

Cyber Threat Complexity Surges: OPSWAT Uncovers the Hidden Malware Crisis

Critical Infrastructure Faces Mounting Malware Complexity – Cyber crooks aren’t kicking down the front door—they’re slipping in disguised as everyday files. A new report shows malware is getting smarter, stealthier, and harder to catch. Malware complexity jumped 127% in just six months, according to OPSWAT’s new 2025 Threat Landscape Report, revealed at Black Hat USA. … Read more

One Click Can Cripple a Factory: Human Error Tops Cyber Risks in European Manufacturing

Human Error Exposes Factory Floors – A careless click. A weak password. A moment of distraction. These are now the top vulnerabilities in Europe’s manufacturing sector. KnowBe4, a cybersecurity company specializing in human risk reduction, has released a report that sheds light on the human vulnerabilities within Europe’s manufacturing sector. The report, Securing Manufacturing’s Digital … Read more

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