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It is billed as “the most anticipated cybersecurity report of the year.” It is the CrowdStrike 2025 Global Threat Report. The report reveals an alarming rise in cyber threats, with adversaries refining their strategies at an unprecedented pace. It highlights major trends shaping the global cybersecurity landscape, from China’s intensified cyber activities to generative AI-driven … Read more
Third-Party Risk Accounted for Nearly a Quarter of Material Claims According to new data from cyber risk firm Resilience, third-party risk became a leading cause of cyber insurance claims in 2024. The report found that vendor-related incidents accounted for 31% of all claims and nearly 23% of incurred losses. In 2023, third-party risk had no … Read more
Infostealers and Ransomware Surge as Cybercriminals Expand Tactics Cybercrime has reached “an unprecedented level of sophistication,” according to KELA’s State of Cybercrime 2024 cybersecurity report. The study highlights how cybercriminals are forming alliances, adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and exploiting vulnerabilities at a scale never seen before. A Year of Alarming Growth in Cyber Threats Infostealer … Read more
Almost all, a staggering, 96% of ransomware incidents now involve data breaches with data theft. This marks a significant shift in cybercriminals’ strategies. This is according to Arctic Wolf’s 2025 Threat Report. The cybersecurity report’s findings highlight how threat actors are adapting to stronger cybersecurity defenses by prioritizing cyber extortion and leveraging vulnerabilities for infiltration. … Read more
Industry Growth Driven by New Markets and Products The global cyber insurance market has grown to an estimated $16.6 billion in 2024, according to Guy Carpenter’s latest “Behind the Firewall” report. This represents continued expansion in a market that has stabilized following sharp premium increases in 2021 and 2022. North America remains the dominant player, … Read more