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The Breach Nobody Saw Coming Imagine it’s Tuesday morning. The CFO gets a call: systems are locked, and a ransom note appears on the screen. The attacker didn’t break in physically; they used a stolen password. This happened to seven out of ten organizations Sophos surveyed last year. The State of Identity Security 2026 report, … Read more
Cyber insurance underwriting is changing. The old way, where applicants just checked boxes and signed forms, is being replaced by a need for real proof. This change was the main topic in a recent Cyber Insurance News and Information Podcast with Jessica Newman, Global GM of Cyber Insurance at Sophos. Newman explained that the market … Read more
Retail ransomware attacks have been in the news. Co-op’s shutdown exposed a coverage gap; it carried no cyber insurance. Marks & Spencer, insured, saw its statutory profit plunge 99% to £3.4m and received £100m in insurance payments. Sam’s Club (Walmart), Victoria’s Secret, Dollar Tree, the list could go on. Sophos’ new report, “State of Ransomware … Read more
Sophos has partnered with Capsule, a UK-based cyber insurance broker. The plan? Simplify insurance access for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) using Sophos cybersecurity solutions through managed service providers (MSPs). This program addresses the growing demand for cyber insurance and helps SMBs avoid long application processes and complex technical criteria. Chris Bell, senior vice president … Read more
As cyber threats continue to rise globally, the demand for advanced cybersecurity solutions has never been greater. Organizations of all sizes are increasingly investing in technologies that can prevent, detect, and respond to sophisticated cyberattacks, driven by a growing threat landscape and heightened geopolitical tensions. With this surging demand in mind, Sophos has announced its … Read more