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Cyber warfare sits just beyond the traditional edges of the cyber insurance beat, yet its consequences land squarely inside it. Political conflict drives economic disruption. Digital attacks trigger the losses insurers eventually absorb, from business interruption to infrastructure failures and cascading supply-chain damage. Carl von Clausewitz wrote that “war is merely the continuation of policy … Read more
Cybercrime is changing quickly as automation, stolen identities, and fast-moving attacks become more common. A new Flashpoint report says Agentic AI is speeding up cyberattacks and changing the risks faced by businesses, insurers, and security teams. Flashpoint’s 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report shows that attackers are now mixing AI automation, stolen credentials, and ransomware into … Read more
In the old Popeye cartoons, Wimpy liked to say, “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.” When it comes to ransomware payment, companies seem to be stealing Wimpy’s line and saying, “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for your ransomware today.” And just like the cartoon, Tuesday, or “pay day,” never comes. Coalition’s new … Read more
At this week’s PLUS Cyber Symposium in New York City, I sat down with John Menefee, Enterprise Cyber Lead at Travelers, for a wide-ranging discussion about cyber risk, cybercrime incentives, and the role of cyber liability insurance. Our conversation covered the evolution of cyber threats, how attackers choose targets, and why cyber liability insurance is … Read more
At some point in the last year, month, day, or hour, you probably typed a password into a glowing rectangle while half paying attention on a train, in a meeting, in bed, because the modern world runs on a small, forgettable act of faith: yes, it’s really me. The old image of a brute force … Read more