Cyber insurance stories - Page 6
CrowdStrike outage highlights tech flaws: experts demand better cybersecurity
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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The recent CrowdStrike outage, affecting 8.5 million devices globally, has raised urgent calls for improved cybersecurity measures and rigorous software testing.
Acronis True Image returns with enhanced cybersecurity features
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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storage
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Acronis reintroduces True Image with superior cybersecurity, tackling modern threats and offering an all-in-one backup solution for home users.
Aon & SentinelOne team up to battle cyber threats
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Global cost of cyber breaches may hit USD $23.84 billion by 2027, prompting Aon and SentinelOne to form a strategic alliance, enhancing cyber insurance processes.
Small UK businesses face cyber security challenges & solutions
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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data protection
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cybersecurity
UK firms reported 2.39 million cybercrimes in 2023, with small businesses facing unique challenges. Markel Direct's Rob Rees outlines key strategies for protection.
Survey: investments in cybersecurity needed for insurance
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Nearly all companies with cyber insurance have bolstered cybersecurity to meet policy terms, yet recovery costs from attacks, averaging USD $2.73 million, outstrip coverage.
Survey shows 76% of firms boost cyber defences for insurance
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
Some 76% of firms bolstered cyber defences to secure insurance, though many remain unclear on coverage specifics amid rising attack recovery costs.
UK IT leaders express dissatisfaction with cyber insurance options
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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leadership
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threat intelligence
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it department
A Coalition study reveals 87.6% of UK's mid-sized business IT leaders have faced cyber-attacks, voicing concerns about current insurance offerings' efficacy.
AttackIQ and Trium Cyber partner to grow security solutions
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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AttackIQ has partnered with Trium Cyber to provide policyholders with AttackIQ Flex, aiming to boost cybersecurity maturity and mitigate risks.
CrowdStrike launches Falcon for Insurability to aid cyber insurers
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
CrowdStrike's new Falcon for Insurability initiative aims to lower underwriting risks for cyber insurers and enhance organisations' cyber resilience using AI-powered defences.
Survey reveals gaps in IT security training across firms
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threat
A survey by Hornetsecurity shows 26% of organisations lack IT security training, urging better preparedness against rising AI-driven cyber threats.
BforeAI launches PreCrime Guarantee offering tenfold reimbursements
Thu, 30th May 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai models
Cybersecurity firm BforeAI launches PreCrime Guarantee, pledging up to ten times reimbursement of service contracts if their AI fails to prevent a cyberattack.
MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges
Thu, 30th May 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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semiconductors
Sophos' MSP Perspectives 2024 survey reveals that keeping up with the latest cybersecurity technologies is the top challenge for MSPs, according to 39% of respondents.
Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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ransomware
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email security
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genai
Arctic Wolf's Cybersecurity Report reveals a rise in ransomware and Business Email Compromise attacks, pushing global firms towards increased cyber insurance.
Arctic Wolf introduces Cyber Resilience Assessment tool
Thu, 9th May 2024
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cybersecurity insurance
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cybersecurity
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digital assessment
Security operations firm, Arctic Wolf rolls out Cyber Resilience Assessment tool to strengthen companies' cybersecurity profiles and insurability by aligning them to industry-standard frameworks.
CYFOR Group announces new CTO & Head of Incident Response
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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public sector
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e-discovery
CYFOR Group bolsters its growth plan with the appointments of Andrew Frowen as CTO and William Poole as Head of Incident Response.
Businesses challenged by supply chain cybersecurity threats
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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edutech
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97% of UK firms face ongoing supply chain cyber threats, enduring negative impacts in the past year, reveals BlueVoyant.
Australian business increasingly seek cybersecurity services
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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government
Cybersecurity firm Tesserent reports a notable rise in demand for services from Australian company directors and boards.
UK government departments show apathy towards cyber insurance
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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endpoint protection
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mfa
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risk & compliance
Most UK government departments display a worrying disregard for cyber insurance, ignoring potential financial and data risks.
75% of critical infrastructure sectors faced ransomware attacks, reveals Claroty
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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physical security
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genai
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Research by cybersecurity firm Claroty reveals 75% of critical infrastructure sectors experienced ransomware attacks in the past year.
2024 set to bring uncertainty when it comes to cybersecurity
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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quantum computing
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rpa
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supply chain
Darren Humphries, Acora's CISO, discusses cybersecurity challenges in 2024, spotlighting AI threats and strategies.