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GUESST ESSAY: Cybercrime for hire: small businesses are the new bullseye of the Dark Web

The Last Watchdog

Small businesses make up 90% of all companies worldwide and account for half of global GDP. Related: Protecting lateral networks in SMBs Rich in sensitive data and often connected to larger supply chains, small businesses have become prime targets for attackers. For small businesses, smart prioritization is key.

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Key Cybersecurity Trends for 2025. My Predictions

Jane Frankland

The next year is set to test global defences as these adversaries amplify their tactics, targeting critical infrastructure and small businesses, intensifying their use of advanced strategies. Critical infrastructure face heightened risk from targeted disruptions, as do small businesses who are the backbone of the economy.

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Trade Wars: How U.S. Tariffs Are Reshaping Cyber Risk and Resilience

SecureWorld News

The impact will be felt well beyond the involved countries of Canada, USA, Mexico, and China," said Kenrick Bagnall , Founder, KONCYBER & RB-Cyber Assurance; Royal Candian Mounted Police (RCMP) Contractor/Instructor; Toronto Police Service (Cybercrime Unit) (Ret.). " Here is his detailed breakdown: 1.Cross-border

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News Alert: QBE North America launches new cyber insurance program with Converge

The Last Watchdog

New York, NY, July 27, 2023 – QBE North America today announced the launch of a cyber insurance program with new MGA, Converge, acting as program administrator. The program will be broken down into two separate distribution structures, each with a distinct revenue focus and cyber security data access formation.

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Cyber Insurance: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

IT Security Guru

Enter cyber insurance. We insure almost everything – our homes, our cars, even our lives. At first glance, it seems odd that most businesses don’t insure against something as potentially devastating as cybercrime. Cybersecurity professionals remain divided as to the future of cyber insurance.

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How MSPs Help Small Businesses with Essential Cyber Insurance Cover

Duo's Security Blog

Small business cyber insurance: Is it really needed? However, according to Security Magazine , 43% of all cyberattacks target small businesses, and 60% of all small business victims of a data breach permanently close their doors within six months of the attack.

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CyberSecurity Is Not Enough: Businesses Must Insure Against Cyber Losses

Joseph Steinberg

Note: In an article that I am writing together with Mark Lynd, Head of Digital Business at NETSYNC, and that will appear on this website next week, we will discuss some of the important Considerations when purchasing cyber insurance.