Third-Party Cyber Risks Endanger Insurance Industry: 59% of Breaches Linked to Vendors

A new report from SecurityScorecard reveals some interesting details about third-party cyber risks in insurance. Among them, 59% of insurance industry breaches stem from third-party attack vectors. These findings underscore vulnerabilities in the supply chain that expose critical policyholder data to cyber threats. The study analyzed 150 top insurance firms, revealing an industry struggling with … Read more

Opinion – Cybersecurity’s Hollywood Connection: Why SecurityScorecard’s Advisory Move Matters

As readers of Cyber Insurance News know, I’ve been immersed in the world of cyber insurance and security, covering the issues and people impacting the sector and, along with our team, writing hundreds of stories and posts on the cyber insurance industry. I’ve encountered a domain that is often cloaked in technical jargon and acronyms. Then there’s the financial complexity … Read more

97% of Top U.S. Banks Hit by Third-Party Data Breaches in 2024 – SecurityScorecard

I read it and thought this isn’t new, “97% of Leading U.S. Banks Impacted by Third-Party Data Breaches in 2024.” I went to check on SecurityScorecard’s website. I was wrong; it is new, and I’d confused it with this press release from last month, “97% of Top U.S. Retailers Experienced a Third-Party Breach.” While my … Read more

97% Used to Be a Good Grade—But Not for Retailers Facing Data Breaches

When we saw 97% on a grade school test, it meant we did well. For America’s top retailers, that number signals trouble. A new report by cybersecurity firm SecurityScorecard reveals that 97% of the top 100 U.S. retailers experienced third-party data breaches in the past year. You could peg this to the coming holiday shopping … Read more

Energy Sector Cybersecurity: Protecting Power Grids, Pipelines, and Critical Infrastructure

The energy sector powers nearly every facet of modern life, from the moment you flip a light switch to the fuel that propels global industries forward. It’s a sprawling network of interconnected systems—electricity, oil, and natural gas—delivering critical resources through over 6,400 power plants and countless miles of pipelines. The scale is vast, and so … Read more

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