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Australian Firstmac Limited disclosed a data breach after cyber attack

Security Affairs

Firstmac Limited disclosed a data breach after the new Embargo extortion group leaked over 500GB of data allegedly stolen from the company. Firstmac Limited, one of the largest non-bank lenders in Australia, disclosed a data breach. The company is notifying the impacted customers.

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13 Important Considerations When Obtaining Cyber Liability Insurance

Joseph Steinberg

While leveraging cyber-liability insurance has become an essential component of cyber-risk mitigation strategy, cyber-liability offerings are still relatively new, and, as a result, many parties seeking to obtain coverage are still unaware of many important factors requiring consideration when selecting a policy.

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Cyber Insurers Pull Back Amid Increase in Cyber Attacks, Costs

eSecurity Planet

The explosion of ransomware and similar cyber incidents along with rising associated costs is convincing a growing number of insurance companies to raise the premiums on their cyber insurance policies or reduce coverage, moves that could further squeeze organizations under siege from hackers. In addition, the U.S.

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Electronic prescription provider MediSecure impacted by a ransomware attack

Security Affairs

Electronic prescription provider MediSecure in Australia suffered a ransomware attack likely originate from a third-party vendor. The company was forced to shut down its website and phone lines following a cyber attack, but it did not mention a ransomware attack. .” ” reported ABC.

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Pharmaceutical giant Cencora discloses a data breach

Security Affairs

Pharmaceutical giant Cencora suffered a cyber attack and threat actors stole data from its infrastructure. Pharmaceutical giant Cencora disclosed a data breach after it was the victim of a cyberattack. healthcare organizations of targeted attacks conducted by ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware attacks.

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Cyber-Liability Insurance 101: First Party Vs. Third Party Risks

Joseph Steinberg

Understanding the difference between the two is also essential when seeking to obtain – and when acquiring – cyber-liability insurance. First-party cyber-liability risks refer to risks that directly endanger an organization. First-Party Risks And Coverage.

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The future of cyber insurance

IT Security Guru

Cyber insurers are losing money. Their loss ratios – total claims plus the insurer’s costs, divided by total premiums earned – are now consistently above 60%, which presents something of an existential threat to the insurance industry, making cyber risk a potentially uninsurable area due to falling profitability.