Security Chiefs Hit Brakes – AI Risk Concerns Spike

Apono’s new 2026 State of Agentic AI Cyber Risk Report finds that companies are tightening controls as AI risks rise. In a global survey of 250 security leaders, 98% said they slowed deployments, added extra reviews, or reduced project scope. CEO Rom Carmel explained, “CISOs are pressing the brakes” as agentic AI gets closer to … Read more

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

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