SC Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

Overall, insurance companies seem to be responding to increased demand from clients for cyber-specific insurance, and one survey found that the two things most likely to spur a purchase of cyber insurance are when a business experiences a cyber attack and when they hear about other companies being hit by a cyber attack.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Online education giant K12 Inc. The education company Online education giant K12 Inc. is a for-profit education company that sells online schooling and curricula. is a for-profit education company that sells online schooling and curricula. “K12 Inc. NYSE: LRN) (“Stride” or “we”) – to be Stride, Inc.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The education sector is increasingly vulnerable to simple and sophisticated cyber threats, and higher learning is especially vulnerable. Here are a few prime examples of cyber-attacks in the education sector. 56% of lower education respondents were hit by ransomware in 2022. 64% of higher education.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 23, 2021

There are also two related courses that are recommended for those interested in learning more about ransomware: Techniques for Malware Analysis and Navigating Cyber Insurance. The post (ISC)² Offers Free Access to Ransomware Education | #RANSOMWAREWEEK appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The Hacker News is thrilled to announce the launch of our new educational webinar series, in collaboration with the leading cybersecurity companies in the industry!

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 11, 2022

Higher Education is facing many challenges: pressure to reduce costs for students; increased regulatory oversight from federal agencies; faculty and staff attrition; hybrid working and teaching; and changing demographics of students, to name but a few. Where to begin? This will help your program be successful right from the start.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

One area where campuses have been collaborating recently are changes around cyber liability insurance for higher education, an opportunity for campus cybersecurity teams to combine forces with their risk management team. Higher education campuses in the U.S.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Everyone in the cyber insurance industry or trying to get cyber insurance today knows that using multifactor authentication (MFA) is an absolute make-or-break requirement for getting a cyber insurance policy; or if you can get a policy without MFA, you will pay a hefty increased premium for the same amount of coverage.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 29, 2022

What’s surprising about the incident is that the Hive Group has details that Wootton Educational Trust is covered under a cyber insurance and so is demanding the authorities to pay up huge i.e., £500,000.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

Cyber Insurer Provides Help. As Spectra Logic had the foresight to take out cyber insurance , Chubb representatives were professional and helpful, according to Mendoza. Also read: Top 8 Cyber Insurance Companies for 2022 Best Ransomware Removal and Recovery Services. Most had been infected.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 22, 2023

Instead, the ransom pay can be covered from a cyber insurance policy, provided it is taken prior to the launch of the attack and covers the costs associated with the malware attack. Nope, says a renowned international bank from UK. Enhance security measures: Strengthen your security measures to prevent future attacks.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Cyber insurance trends in 2023. As the three previous trends discussed how certain aspects of the cybersecurity industry will continue to grow in 2023, expect the same from the cyber insurance market. Fostering workforce security education at all levels reduces risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 25, 2021

And sometimes cyber criminals are using email services to trick employees into making fraudulently large financial transfers via new business deals or contracts. Seeking cyber insurance coverage, creating awareness among employees and protecting accounts with 2FA is the advice that is being given by the researchers of DCMS.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Major stories for the month included the takedown of several high-profile groups, including alleged Sony Systems attacker RansomedVC, new data shedding light on Cl0p’s education sector bias, and a deep-dive revealing the danger of the group behind September’s infamous casino attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 24, 2021

“It has become a highly talked subject in boardrooms, among security analysts, the media, and the federal agencies and so the world is looking for education on the subject to better understand the consequences seen by the impact of the malware”, says Mirtha Collin, the Director of (ISC)² Education.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 1, 2023

As with all Attack-as-a-Service tools, protecting against this new stealth malware requires robust and active cybersecurity measures, as well as ongoing user education about the risks of suspicious email attachments and files from untrustworthy sources, in particular.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: Companies often underestimate threats, neglect basic cyber hygiene, and fail to educate employees on cybersecurity. Erin: Do you think cyber insurance should play a bigger role in companies’ cybersecurity strategies? What factors should organizations consider when selecting a cyber insurance policy?

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

The end result was hefty payment: "After careful consideration, the university decided to work with its cyber insurance provider to pay a fee to the ransomware attacker. It had cyber insurance: "The university’s cyber insurance policy paid part of the ransom, and the university covered the remainder.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 30, 2022

Thankfully, with the passing of the FERPA — The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that affords parents the right to have access to their children’s education records, the right to seek to have the records amended, and the right to have some control over the disclosure of personally identifiable information.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 23, 2021

Initially, the channel claimed that it was a disruption caused because of some technical difficulties, but later confirmed the cyber incident. Harris Federation Cyber Attack- A ransomware attack targeted educational institute Harris Federation disrupting online studies and correspondence to nearly 37K students in March 2021.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 6, 2021

According to a study carried out by Emsisoft, cyber related crimes have fetched a loss of $5.5 billion last year and included victims from all industries like healthcare, finance, education and local governments.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 19, 2021

Up-to-date and relevant topic, went beyond just IT and looked at other factors such as cyber insurance and communication.”. There are also two related courses that are recommended for those interested in learning more about ransomware: Techniques for Malware Analysis and Navigating Cyber Insurance.

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Cisco Security

JULY 11, 2022

This institution not only provided an education but also contributed to the local economy in this rural town for over 150 years. The cyberattack occurred during the pandemic when most educational institutions had suddenly shifted to remote learning. Securing vectors threat actors have to your network has to be the goal .

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 2, 2020

issued an unusually detailed statement to investors about the cyberattack, its decision to pay the ransom and next moves by the online education provider. For starters, the company says hackers did not gain access to its Learning Management System (LMS) which delivers educational content and classes to its students.

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Avanan researchers predict these attacks will continue to surge throughout the year, with the education and health care sectors the most likely to be the hardest hit. Lastly, the report warns entities not to rely on cyber insurance as the rates have skyrocketed in response to the rise in ransomware attacks.

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Jane Frankland

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This approach recognises that employees play a crucial role in maintaining strong cybersecurity defences, that cyber threats are constantly evolving, and rigid security measures may not provide sufficient protection in dynamic environments, and it’s an approach thatwill grow in 2024. Instead, they’ll be questioning can they afford not to.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Most probably more attacks on the education and healthcare sectors will occur plus targeted campaigns against industry leaders – especially those that hold critical information: sensitive data, top expertise, and latest technologies. Yet, in addition to cyber insurance, companies will need a designated DR or RR (Rolling Recovery) plan.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2023

Special Educational Needs (SEN) data. As we’ve seen recently, cyber insurance is no guarantee of avoiding a ransomware pitfall either with refusal of payout being decided in a court of law. According to the BBC, the data includes: Passport scans of both pupils and parents which date back to 2011. Avoiding the breach.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Take cyber insurance , for example. Cyber insurance can prevent local governments from having to pay huge out of pocket costs in the event that they’re hit with a cyberattack. Check out our government case studies and education pages for more information. Baltimore learned this the hard way. (An

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Some can’t afford not to pay, and some are covered by cyber insurance. Should I get a ransomware cyber insurance policy? Many organizations have used cyber insurance to recover from ransomware attacks. About 1 in 4 victims pay the ransom. To date, the largest known ransom payment is $70 million.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

Insurance Refusals and Rate Hikes. But not insurance companies. Those offering cyber-insurance are putting pressure on organizations to up their data protection game. That, in turn, will lead to security professionals becoming more educated in data storage in general. We will begin to see that shifting in 2023.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 22, 2021

The Case for Cyber Insurance. Ransomware Deep Dive: Examining Disturbing Ransomware Trends. Working with Law Enforcement and the FBI. Your Data Held Hostage: Understanding the Extensive Ransomware Threat. Nice to Have or Have to Have? ECRIME PAY$! – The New Reality of Ransomware Attacks.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 14, 2022

As a result, many organizations are shifting away from cyber insurance and adopting layered defenses in an effort to achieve cyber resilience. The key to staying safe is a layered approach to cybersecurity backed up by a cyber resilience strategy. Here are tips from our experts. Strategies for business continuity.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 15, 2021

We won’t ruin our reputation” with a security failure, said Benjamin Corll, vice president of cyber security and data protection at industrial thread company Coats. I’m not going to educate them, to say ‘Can I have your attention?’ Will our cyber insurer buy it or would we?” The news has their attention.”.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 29, 2021

"While we are bound by the stipulations in our cyber insurance agreement, we also have a responsibility to protect the private information and data of citizens and companies that interact with the city. Mayor Stimpson considered the training a basic step in educating employees on common cyber threats.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Educate employees about cybersecurity Employees are often the first line of defense against cyberattacks. Organizations should educate their employees about cybersecurity best practices and how to identify and avoid phishing attacks. Investing in security awareness training has a bottom line impact.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

The costs of recovering from such incidents, especially for smaller organizations without cyber insurance, can be devastating. Building a strong cybersecurity foundation A strong cybersecurity strategy doesn't necessarily require a hefty investment; it starts with educating staff and volunteers about basic cybersecurity hygiene.

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