Remove Encryption Remove Insurance Remove Ransomware Remove Risk
article thumbnail

The Evolving Role of Cyber Insurance in Mitigating Ransomware Attacks

SecureWorld News

Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to organizations of all kinds worldwide, with attackers encrypting data and demanding payment for its release. In this regard, many have touted cyber insurance as the knight in shining armor, the end all-be all in terms of mitigating criminals' assaults on your network.

article thumbnail

Report: Cyber Insurance Not Driving Ransomware Market

SecureWorld News

It is no secret that ransomware attacks have been on the rise in recent years and have caused a significant amount of pain to organizations worldwide. One aspect of these cyberattacks that has been hotly debated is the role that cybersecurity insurance plays in these incidents.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Cyber Insurance Costs Soaring: Is Your Organization Covered Enough?

SecureWorld News

In this digital battlefield, cyber insurance has emerged as a crucial shield, offering financial protection against data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other cyber incidents. However, just as the threats evolve, so too does the cost of protection, with the global cyber insurance market projected to balloon to a staggering $90.

article thumbnail

HardBit ransomware tailors ransom to fit your cyber insurance payout

Malwarebytes

Ransomware authors are wading into the cybersecurity insurance debate in a somewhat peculiar way. Specifically: urging victims to disclose details of their insurance contract , in order to tailor a ransom which will be beneficial to the company under attack. What does the encryption warning message say? A helping hand?

article thumbnail

Merck settles with insurers regarding a $1.4 billion claim over NotPetya damages

Security Affairs

Merck has resolved a dispute with insurers regarding a $1.4 Merck and its insurers have agreed with a $1.4 billion insurance claim for the losses caused by the NotPetya attack that took place in 2017. Merck had not taken out specific insurance to cover cyber attacks, it only had insurance coverage against general risks.

Insurance 108
article thumbnail

Software provider denied insurance payout after ransomware attack

Malwarebytes

The Supreme Court of Ohio issued a ruling days before the New Year that a software and service provider shouldn't be covered by insurance against a ransomware attack as it didn't cause direct or physical harm to tangible components of software, as it doesn’t have any. its policy owner, denied the claim.

article thumbnail

Insurer AXA says it will no longer cover ransomware payments in France

Hot for Security

Insurance giant AXA has said that it is no longer writing cyberinsurance policies in France that cover ransom payments to extortionists. In addition, it will not affect existing policies that companies may have with the insurer. The only question then is – will your insurance company cover you for that ransom payment, or not?

Insurance 145