CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 1, 2023

This legal turn is supported by a study conducted by BakerHostetler, which confirms that lawsuits against companies that suffer data breaches are becoming more common and may increase by the end of this year. Now the big question: Is there any benefit in filing a lawsuit against the technology service provider for a data breach?

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The Hacker News

APRIL 10, 2023

As technology advances, cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated. With the increasing use of technology in our daily lives, cybercrime is on the rise, as evidenced by the fact that cyberattacks caused 92% of all data breaches in the first quarter of 2022.

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Joseph Steinberg

AUGUST 5, 2021

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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Centraleyes

MAY 6, 2024

Every few decades, the world experiences a technological disruption that changes our lives. The insurance industry is no exception. The insurance industry is built on handling our own and everyone else’s risks. A good use case of this model would be the underwriting industry using a ChatGPT-like bot to process insurance claims.

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The Hacker News

JULY 6, 2023

As technology advances and organizations become more reliant on data, the risks associated with data breaches and cyber-attacks also increase. The introduction of data privacy laws, such as the GDPR, has made it mandatory for organizations to disclose breaches of personal data to those affected.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Cyber risk is an existential issue for companies of all sizes and in all industries. The integration of technology and automation, and related collection, use, and sharing of information into everyday business practices presents an enormous opportunity for efficiency and precision, especially in the real estate sector.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 9, 2024

According to IBM’s recently released “Cost of a Data Breach” statistics report, the average financial toll of a data breach has surged to an unprecedented $4.45 Regional Disparities in Data Breach Costs The United States emerges with a significantly higher average cost of $9.4

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Centraleyes

MARCH 28, 2024

Coalition, a leader in cyber insurance, has added a positive endorsement for artificial intelligence (AI) to its cyber insurance plans for the US and Canada. The endorsement expands the definition of a security failure or data breach to include events caused by artificial intelligence.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Every time a driver buckles up or an airbag is deployed we see the powerful influence of the insurance companies who insisted those measures become mandatory. Now, those insurers are poised to drive cybersecurity investment by insisting that organizations meet certain criteria to qualify for coverage. A maturing model.

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BH Consulting

JUNE 22, 2021

Organisations are coming under increasing pressure to take out cybersecurity insurance cover. Also known as cyber risk insurance, it’s now a prerequisite in some public sector tenders. Sometimes, contracts or proposals ask suppliers for both cybersecurity insurance and documented security controls.

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Webroot

JULY 25, 2022

Threat intelligence solutions using AI/ ML technologies can prevent false positives and reduce alert fatigue – helping cybersecurity professionals focus on strategic priorities instead of spending all their time reacting to security alerts and potential incidents. Cyber insurance becomes mainstream discussion.

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Adam Levin

AUGUST 26, 2019

The data breach of Capital One was big news, but it was also a familiar story: a major financial company with the budget and means to secure its data didn’t bother to do so, and the personal information of over a hundred million of its customers and applicants was exposed. Cloudy with a Chance of Client Error.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 18, 2020

Securities and Exchange Commission, notifying the SEC of the data breach. Hackers exfiltrated (removed) some data. The unauthorized access also included the download of certain of our data files. Ransomware attacks: another argument for cyber insurance? Hackers encrypted some files. Remediation is underway.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2022

The Role Of Cybersecurity Insurance In A Predictive Security. Cybersecurity insurance in recent years has become a modern day stopgap for corporations looking to offset their losses for attacks. What Is Not Covered Under Cyber Insurance? Below is a list of adaptive controls needed for cyber insurance.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

By Doron Pinhas, Chief Technology Officer, Continuity. 2022 clearly demonstrated that attacks on data represent the greatest cyber-threat organizations face. Notable data breaches took place at Microsoft, News Corp., Organizations are being confronted on all sides by cyber-danger.

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 8, 2021

And even relatively rich organizations may fail altogether if they suffer the reputational harm that follows multiple serious cyber-incidents. Insurance is, therefore, always needed.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 10, 2022

So, your business has just suffered a data breach and it’s time to dig deep in your pockets to pay all the resulting expenses. Without cyber insurance , you can expect to pay a dizzying amount of cash. Here are four ways your business can save money on its insurance. How is cyber insurance priced?

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IT Security Guru

MAY 24, 2023

It helps to protect your organisation, workforce and clients from cyber-attacks. By doing this, you are reducing the chance of identity theft, data breaches, ransomware, and many other types of cyber threats. Most modern companies share information via communications technology all the time in order to do business.

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Adam Levin

JUNE 30, 2020

For instance, 71 percent of respondents said companies shouldn’t pay ransoms to hackers, but 55 percent wanted businesses to pay a ransom if their own personal data was at risk. Preventing data breaches and implementing adequate cybersecurity safeguards was a daunting assignment even before the Covid-19 pandemic.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

First, however, let's look at the top 15 cyber threats organizations face right now, according to the report: Malware. Data Breach. Cyber Espionage. So that is the top 15 list of cyber threats according to the European Union. Web-based Attacks. Web Application Attacks. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS).

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 28, 2024

Data Security Concerns: AI systems rely heavily on data. Breaches or manipulation of this data can compromise the integrity of AI models and lead to unintended consequences. Using AI, or deep fake technology, to trick individuals is ripe for vulnerabilities, making AI even more impactful for cyber threats and attacks."

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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. CISA, GSA, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) help monitor for issues in the namespace.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2023

Mika Aalto, Co-Founder and CEO at Hoxhunt : "Today, most security leaders admit that data breaches are a question of 'when,' not 'if,' because most have responded to an incident within the past few years. But while the cybersecurity game has changed, the key players remain the same: it's all about employees.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

And IT teams should be prepared to deal with evolving threats posed by emerging technologies which are becoming widespread, such as geo-targeted phishing or attacks related to Cloud Security, IOT and AI. Yet, in addition to cyber insurance, companies will need a designated DR or RR (Rolling Recovery) plan.

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SC Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

An exterior view of the Anthem Health Insurance headquarters. About 80 million company records were accessed in one of the largest health care data breaches. Accordingly, you can expect to continue to see providers give fairly vague breach notifications.” ” A history of falling short.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 8, 2024

High-profile data breaches have made data protection and privacy a hot subject. Hackers use more sophisticated methods to break network defenses and steal sensitive data on a large scale. Malicious actors target personal data because of its value. The consequences of data breaches go beyond financial impact.

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SC Magazine

MAY 28, 2021

No, this was not an infection of the operational technology for Colonial Pipeline… but a shutdown resulted nonetheless. Colonial Pipeline also heightened discussion about the influence of ransomware attacks on cyber insurance.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 18, 2019

Imposing just the right touch of policies and procedures towards mitigating cyber risks is a core challenge facing any company caught up in digital transformation. Related: Data breaches fuel fledgling cyber insurance market. Enterprises, especially, tend to be methodical and plodding. Vulnerability management.

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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. Choosing the right technology partners Selecting technology partners who understand the unique security challenges that nonprofits can face is crucial.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

GDPR, the EU’s flagship data privacy and “right to be forgotten” regulation, has made the stakes of a data breach higher than ever. Healthcare Data Privacy Laws. Health data and patient data in the U.S. The post Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations appeared first on eSecurityPlanet.

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Herjavec Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Now, looking back, there isn’t a person on planet earth who would say that the cell phone is not an ‘obvious’ piece of technology. Teleportation is a building block for a wide range of technologies. Welcome to the information technology storm. Now, it’s obvious. We’re still waiting on the teleporters. The research is under way.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Earlier this year, FICO began touting its Cyber Risk Score (PDF), which seeks to measure an organization’s chances of experiencing a data breach in the next 12 months, based on a variety of measurements tied to the company’s public-facing online assets. In October, FICO teamed up with the U.S.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 16, 2020

The loss of time, worker focus and business opportunities can be catastrophic is the aftermath of an attack, and is yet another reason no company should be without a robust cyber insurance policy in place. So Isn’t BEC Just Another Form of Phishing? BEC has a home In the pantheon of ishings. It’s Time to Do Something.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This data creates leverage for the bad guys as it increasingly affects the customers' personal information. Ransomware gangs may become aggressive and divulge the data breach to the victim's customers, revealing that their sensitive personal or financial data was disclosed.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

While the risk of an employee clicking on a foreign prince’s secret gold offer may be past us, modern-day technologies have evolved and expanded in today’s remote work and IoT-connected settings. Don’t worry though, there's already an insurance policy for that. What is Cyber Liability Insurance?

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Centraleyes

MARCH 19, 2024

Organizations need to prepare for the future of work by investing in collaboration tools and technology that foster adaptability. An effective IRP ensures swift and informed action, from data breaches to malware attacks. In the event of a security breach, an IRP ensures rapid response. How Do Disaster Recovery Plans Work?

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

This article focuses on helping to prevent cyberattacks purely through technology; though of course, businesses need a combination of technology, people, and strategy to truly become cyber resilient. That being said, security experts advise against relying solely on a single technology or technique to protect business endpoints.

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