The Source for Cyber Insurance News, Insights and Data
When a cyberattack hits a small business, it does not come with dramatic music or flashing lights. It often arrives as a normal email, a text that feels urgent, or a request that seems trustworthy. And that’s why this podcast episode is helpful. It avoids jargon and focuses on what matters. The threat is real. … Read more
A researcher typed a simple request into a chat window. The agent answered like a diligent assistant. Then it did something else. It complied with a stranger’s framing. It returned private emails. In one scenario, it refused to reveal a Social Security number. Then it “forwarded the full email,” exposing the same data anyway. The … Read more
On Valentine’s Day, it’s normal to want connection. And sometimes love is blind, which is exactly what cybercriminals are counting on. Romance scams are designed to feel real, personal, and private, making victims less likely to speak up even after financial loss. That’s why personal cybersecurity isn’t just about devices and passwords; it’s about protecting … Read more
In this new episode of the Cyber Insurance News and Information podcast, executive editor Martin Hinton digs into how real breaches begin and why insurers care. The discussion is practical and fast-moving. It focuses on social engineering, weak assumptions, and the everyday gaps that turn into claims. You’ll hear how simple tactics can beat expensive … Read more
Data leaks. Third Party Risk. Unauthorized access. Insurance companies spend real money on cyber controls. Then they hand the keys to a cheap “offshore” vendor model that cannot stop someone from snapping a photo of a customer’s Social Security number. Data exposure. That is the warning from Norm Hudson, an insurance operations executive who founded … Read more