Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2022

What Is Not Covered Under Cyber Insurance? Cyber insurance will not cover the cost for security remediation, the purchase of new security technology, or any 3rd pen testing, auditing, or installation of any security products. For organizations seeking cyber insurance, the road for predictable security runs in parallel.

Cyber Insurance

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Cyber Insurance: US cyber insurance premiums soared by 50% in 2022, reaching $7.2 Cyber Skills Gap: By 2025, there could be 3.5 million unfilled cyber security jobs, showing a big need for skilled professionals. Data Breach Costs: The average global cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 million per breach.

Social Engineering

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) continues to be one of the riskiest moves by organizations: "Unfortunately, many organisations still use RDP instead of the more secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) for remote access. Another significant finding is that nearly half of organizations that get hit are now paying hacker ransoms.

Cyber threats

Hacker Combat

JULY 31, 2020

Carry Cyber Insurance. This makes carrying a cyber insurance policy with a reputable carrier a good idea. In addition to providing vital financial assistance in the wake of a data breach, cyber insurers scrutinize your security arrangements before agreeing to issue a policy. This must be addressed head-on.

Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Cyber insurance (critical). Training for employees (awareness). Privacy training, specifically. Well documented policies and standards for employees (data handling). Well documented policies and standards for employees (data handling). Enterprise endpoint protection and remediation (anti-malware, anti-virus software).

InfoSec

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2023

Update VPN Plus Server now! Here's how to safely dispose of your old one. LastPass updates security notice with information about a recent incident. Okta breached last month, no customers compromised. Synology patches vulnerability with a CVSS of 10. Google patches 60 vulnerabilities in first Android update of 2023.

Insurance

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. Lock down Remote Desktop Protocols (RDP) Educate end users Install reputable cybersecurity software Set up a strong backup and disaster recovery plan. Strategies for individuals.

Malware

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Shortly after logging into his employer’s VPN and poking around, Kacaroski learned that the server had been hit with ransomware. Kacaroski said that his school district’s cyber insurance provider later told his team that ransomware operators often target only Windows machines in these attacks. That’s just one week in late 2019.

Ransomware

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Rootkit Scanning and Removal Product Guide 5 Best Rootkit Scanners and Removers: Anti-Rootkit Tools Virtual Private Network (VPN) Virtual private networks (VPNs) have long been used to protect and regulate user traffic for private networks on public channels.

Network Security

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2023

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. If you require a VPN to access it, ensure the VPN is locked down with MFA and other security measures appropriate to your network too.

Ransomware

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 28, 2023

Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager Aruba ClearPass provides role- and device-based network access control for employees, students, contractors and guests across any multi-vendor wired, wireless and VPN infrastructure.

Wireless

Digital Shadows

JANUARY 14, 2025

To gain access to internal networks, Akira targeted local accounts with disabled multifactor authentication (MFA) and SonicOS firmware versions vulnerable to exploitation, often exposed to the internet for virtual private network (VPN) access.

Ransomware

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

The costs of recovering from such incidents, especially for smaller organizations without cyber insurance, can be devastating. Nonprofits should also consider investing in a virtual private network, also known as a VPN.

Cybersecurity

SC Magazine

JUNE 14, 2021

It actually almost matches up with maybe 70% or 80% of the clients that we’re supporting, who had almost identical attacks with an old credential, with a weak password on a VPN. Sometimes they have the cyber insurance policy. Credential monitoring, password policy, [multi-factor authentication], are preventable problems.

Ransomware

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Some can’t afford not to pay, and some are covered by cyber insurance. In general, the fewer assets you have exposed to the internet the better, so if it doesn’t need to be out there, remove it, and bring it inside your virtual private network (VPN). Should I get a ransomware cyber insurance policy?

Ransomware

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Company Sector Year Status Perimeter81 VPN and zero trust 2020 Private Wiz Cloud security 2020 Private OneTrust Privacy management 2019 Private Darktrace AI network security 2017 Private Recorded Future Threat intelligence 2017 Acquired: Insight Thycotic Access management 2015 Private Checkmarx Application security 2015 Acquired: P.E.

Cybersecurity

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Initial Access Broker (IAB) activity increased by 16% during the reporting period, heavily targeting US-based organizations due to perceived financial capability from cyber insurance. However, increased use of remote service solutions also means increased numbers of weak or default credentials, granting attackers easy access.

Cyber Attacks

Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2023

His name is Omar Masri and he's a software engineer and also the founder and CEO of Mamari.io, which helps businesses overcome the cost and complexities of cybersecurity, preventing attacks while meeting compliance and cyber insurance requirements. You got hacked, you’re sort of just paid, your insurance covered it.

Hacking

Security Boulevard

JUNE 8, 2021

While employees will still need to access company data at home, it is imperative that this is done securely, with data protection tools and policies put in place and the use of a VPN for secure communication channels.

Cyber Insurance

Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

For example, it subscribed to numerous services that can help determine who or what is behind a specific Internet Protocol (IP) address, or whether a given IP is tied to a known virtual private networking (VPN) service. For now, take a look at the documents and see if there is insurance and bank statements.”

Ransomware