Small Business Cyber Risk Largely Underestimated, Coalition Study Warns

“It Won’t Happen to Me.” Are we all teenagers at heart?  Most small business owners feel safe from cyber risk. They shouldn’t. A new study exposes how misplaced confidence leaves digital doors wide open. Recent research by Coalition, the Small Business Cybersecurity Study, reveals a glaring gap in how small businesses perceive and respond to … Read more

Cyber Insurance Market Surges Toward $73.5 Billion by 2033

Global Market Poised for Strong Growth – The cyber insurance market is projected to reach USD 73.5 billion by 2033. This estimate is courtesy of new research from the IMARC Group. It stood at USD 14.2 billion in 2024. This growth represents a 17.88% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecast period. Rising Threats … Read more

Marks & Spencer’s Cyber Crisis: 12 Lessons on Cybersecurity and Cyber Insurance

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Anatomy of a Cyberattack – On July 8, 2025, Marks & Spencer Chairman Archie Norman appeared before the UK Parliament’s Business and Trade Sub-Committee. The hearing focused on the April cyberattack that shook the British retail giant. Norman, joined by General Counsel Nick Folland and Corporate Affairs Director Victoria McKenzie-Gould, delivered a sobering account of … Read more

2% of Large Firms Face High Risk from Scattered Spider

When 2% is a lot – Two percent might not sound like much. That’s until you realize it’s 287 global companies. It’s not a rounding error. That’s a buffet for Scattered Spider, which has reemerged as a significant cyber threat in 2025. The group now poses a serious challenge for cyber (re)insurance portfolios. This analysis, … Read more

Ransomware Payments Flowing With a Human Toll – Sophos Report

Ransomware Payments Persist Amid Decline in Demands It’s a strange pact, new and yet as old as time. A deal with the devil. Not a deal forged in fire but in fiber optics. A deal with a digital devil, the ransom is paid, and business goes on. A new report from cybersecurity firm Sophos reveals … Read more

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