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Scant evidence that cyber insurance boom is leading to better security

SC Magazine

The rise of the cyber insurance has largely failed to promote better cybersecurity practices among the industries they cover, according to a new report released Monday from British security think tank RUSI. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images). But recent research shows that’s not happening.

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What’s happening in the world of personal cyber insurance?

Malwarebytes

Personal insurance plans are slowly becoming a more visible and talked about topic. I’m fascinated to see talk of personal cyber insurance , in an area dominated by business. The plans referenced in the article are for people seeking cyber insurance in India. A brave new world, or same-old same-old?

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Top Cybersecurity Trends to Watch Out For in 2025

Centraleyes

Industries such as finance and government will likely begin exploring post-quantum cryptography to future-proof their systems. Insurance Becomes a Necessity The rise of high-profile cyberattacks has led to increased demand for cyber insurance.

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How security pros, the insurance industry, and regulators can combat ransomware

SC Magazine

AIG is one of the top cyber insurance companies in the U.S. Today’s columnist, Erin Kennealy of Guidewire Software, offers ways for security pros, the insurance industry and government regulators to come together so insurance companies can continue to offer insurance for ransomware.

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Top 5 Security Trends this Summer: RSA Conference & Black Hat 2022

Webroot

Cyber insurance becomes mainstream discussion. As cyberattacks have become more costly and more challenging to track, cyber insurance has gained prominence across the industry. The cyber insurance market is expected to reach around $20B by 2025. million.

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The Financial Dynamics Behind Ransomware Attacks

Security Affairs

In some cases, attackers are even leveraging the threat of regulatory actions or causing cyber insurance policies to be rendered moot by reporting lapses in security on the part of the victim to regulators and insurers. This ROI makes ransomware a compelling business model for criminals, so it is soaring in popularity.

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U.S. Secret Service on Ransomware: 'What's at Stake Is Disruption'

SecureWorld News

His unique insights around cybersecurity-related topics shine a light on ransomware risk for organizations, government agencies, and the public. Reporting incidents gives the government and organizations a more accurate way to judge the scope of this problem. "We Cyber defense is about test, test, test.".