The Source for Cyber Insurance News, Insights and Data
The Howden 2024 Cyber Report reveals a dynamic and evolving cyber threat landscape. According to NCC Group data, the frequency of ransomware attacks surged by 85% over the past year. This rise follows a dip due to geopolitical disruptions like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ransomware remains the most costly form of cyber attack, driven by … Read more
MGM Resorts International’s stock saw a 4.86% increase, closing at $36.48 on Friday. The move was buoyed by news that the company possesses ample cyber insurance to mitigate losses from a recent cyberattack. Over the past month, the stock had suffered a 16% decline. The Las Vegas-based firm projects that the September cyberattack will negatively … Read more
Amid the Wall Street Journal exclusive report on the MGM hack, an intriguing detail emerges. MGM has affirmed that it is poised to mitigate the financial impact of the cyberattack with its cyber insurance. The indication? It won’t significantly affect MGM’s performance for the year. The WSJ headline centers on MGM’s refusal to pay the … Read more
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files on a victim’s computer, making them inaccessible. The attackers then demand a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) offer a resource, StopRansomware.gov, to help businesses mitigate their ransomware risk. The site provides … Read more
“(I)ncreases in deductibles, retention, sublimits, and co-insurance on ransomware payments, are making cyber coverage look more like health insurance.” Useful report from @natlawreview with collection of key cyber insurance metrics from Marsh expert @mscheincicclcs… Source: Cyber Insurance to Protect Against Cyberattacks