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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
The cyber insurance market remains soft, reports broker Gallagher Specialty, and now is the time to purchase coverage before cyber insurance premiums increase. “There is currently a healthy abundance of capacity, and the market continues to observe greater flexibility in underwriting and security controls. The competition and growth strategies in underwriting have led to better … Read more
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
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
Is This the Start of a Global Push to Criminalize Ransom Payments? – The UK government plans to outlaw ransomware payments by public sector bodies. Private firms must report their ransom decisions before making any payments. The plan follows a wide public consultation and reflects growing concerns over cyber attacks on hospitals, councils, and national … Read more