Rising Cyber Claims Pressure Insurers to Adapt as Threats Evolve

Cyber insurance claims and risks are surging as premiums dip, putting the industry in a precarious position. Despite strides in cybersecurity protocols, insurers are struggling to keep up with an onslaught of complex and frequent cyber incidents. From large-scale data breaches to double extortion ransomware, the threats can seem countless. Industry experts warn that if … Read more

Ransomware, AI, and Nation-States: Inside Microsoft’s 2024 Cybersecurity Report

The Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2024 paints a vivid and alarming picture of the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, where cybercriminals and nation-state actors leverage more sophisticated tools and tactics. The report highlights the devastating impact of cyberattacks, from ransomware crippling 389 healthcare institutions in the US, leading to delayed medical procedures and risking lives, … Read more

Severity of Ransomware Attacks Surges in First Half of 2024 – Coalition Report

In the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, the year 2024 has seen a dramatic increase in ransomware attack severity, according to Coalition’s newly released 2024 Cyber Claims Report: Mid-year Update. The report reveals that while the overall frequency of ransomware attacks decreased, the financial impact of each successful attack soared by 68%, with the average … Read more

Ransomware and Data Exfiltration Continue to Dominate Cyber Losses – Allianz Report

In the first half of 2024, the global landscape of cyber insurance has seen a marked rise in both the frequency and severity of cyber claims, driven by increasing data breaches and privacy violations. According to Allianz Commercial’s 2024 Cybersecurity Resilience report, large cyber claims — defined as those exceeding €1 million — rose 14% … Read more

Cyber Insurance Sunday – Upload

Here it is—Your Cyber Insurance Sunday—Upload. The latest cybersecurity insurance news. A few items from the week. Some from us, some from others: Chubb on trust in digital payments; Resilience, Cowbell, and Coalition with people news; NSA official asks about the wisdom of paying ransomware; European Union NIS2 compliance looms; A piece on China-linked hackers … Read more

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