The Source for Cyber Insurance News, Insights and Data
Imagine a security guard in a control room. The cameras show every hallway. The alarms work. The guard sees a thief moving between rooms. Yet the guard cannot lock the doors. The thief keeps walking deeper into the building. That is the plain-language version of today’s breach containment problem. In The Containment Gap: Exploring the … Read more
Cybercrime Surges as Identity-Based Attacks Become the Norm, IBM Finds On Earth Day, while volunteers plant trees and clean beaches, IBM offers a sobering reminder: it’s not just the planet that needs protecting. According to the newly released 2025 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, cybercriminals are waging a parallel war, not on nature, but on … Read more
Ransomware Attacks Hit All-Time Highs Travelers today released its Q4 2024 Cyber Threat Report, revealing an unprecedented surge in ransomware attacks. The report highlights that ransomware operators have shifted tactics from mass-scale exploits to more repeatable attack methods. According to the report, 1,663 victims were posted on leak sites in Q4 2024, marking a 32% … 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
According to Woodruff Sawyer & Co.’s annual survey released Monday, 58% of cyber insurers expect cyber risk will increase “slightly” in 2025. This marks an increase from 44% in 2024 but remains lower than 74% in 2023. Cyber insurance rates dropped for many businesses in 2024, with 66% of Woodruff Sawyer clients experiencing cost reductions. … Read more