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Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face growing personal liability risks amid increasing cybersecurity threats and stricter regulations. Recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) actions have targeted CISOs individually. For the first time, the SEC charged a CISO with fraud and internal control failures related to cybersecurity. New SEC disclosure rules now require timely reporting of … Read more
NordVPN, a leading VPN provider, has launched NordProtect, an identity theft protection service that functions like a personal cyber insurance policy. Currently available to NordVPN Prime users in the US, it combines cybersecurity expertise with advanced technology to safeguard users from identity theft. “NordProtect is another step to fully secure customers as online threats advance,” … Read more
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