Non-Human Identity Sprawl Is a Cyber Liability Insurance Problem Now

People often talk about human mistakes causing data breaches and cyber insurance claims. But there’s another problem: non-human identities. These include bots, service accounts, apps, automations, and AI agents that act on our behalf. We give them access easily and then forget about them. Some reports say there are now up to 45 non-human identities … Read more

UK Longitudinal Cyber Survey Flags Cyber Insurance Uptick And Supplier Risk

The UK Cyber Security Longitudinal Survey’s fifth iteration arrived this week. The report tracks cybersecurity changes across the same organizations, including medium- and large-sized businesses and high-income charities. The first “wave” of data came out in 2022. This new release, “Wave Five,” follows medium- and large-sized businesses and high-income charities. The study links security practices … Read more

NEW PODCAST – Cyber Risk In 2026: AI Fraud, Cybercrime Scale, And What Cyber Insurers Want Next

On the latest episode of The Cyber Insurance News & Information Podcast, we explore cyber risk in 2026 with Jason Makevich. He urgently warns that the threat landscape is shifting at an unprecedented pace. Makevich links AI, fraud, and the explosive scale of cybercrime directly to daily business risk. He stresses that these risks now … Read more

Cyber Insurance Market Outlook: Pricing Cools As Risk Pressure Rises

With 2026 upon us, demand for cyber insurance remains high, and premiums continue to grow. Gallagher’s latest outlook describes the market as “robust” and expects it to keep expanding. At the same time, the report highlights growing systemic risk, rapid regulatory changes, and the increasing influence of AI. The report describes 2025 as a year … Read more

Ransomware Loses Its Crown as Phishing and Fraud Explode, WEF Warns

The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 highlights that fraudsters are now a bigger concern than ransomware groups. The report, released today, warns that CEOs are most worried about phishing and cyber-enabled fraud, especially as AI makes these attacks more convincing, costly, and common. Fraud And Phishing Take The Top Spot According to the … Read more

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