Cyber insurance stories
Bitdefender offers $1m warranty with MDR services
Yesterday
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Bitdefender has launched a cybersecurity breach warranty programme, offering up to USD $1 million for businesses using its managed detection and response services.
UK SMEs fear cybersecurity risks in remote working era
Last week
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firewalls
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vpns
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encryption
A new study reveals that 23% of UK SMEs view remote working as a significant cybersecurity risk, with many unprepared for potential cyber-attacks.
Trustwave & Cybereason announce cybersecurity merger
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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trustwave
Trustwave and Cybereason announce a merger to enhance cybersecurity solutions, with SoftBank as the majority investor, set to close in early 2025.
Guardz survey reveals MSP challenges in cybersecurity
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
A recent Guardz survey reveals 77% of MSPs face operational hurdles managing multiple cybersecurity tools for small business clients.
UK councils lack cyber insurance, Apricorn report finds
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
A study reveals just two out of 41 UK councils have cyber insurance, raising concerns over data security amid rising cyber threats and breaches.
Coalition expands Australian team with cyber experts
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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deloitte
Coalition enhances its Australian team with the addition of three cybersecurity experts, bolstering efforts to protect local SMEs from digital risks.
Cyber risks in 2025 demand AI governance & resilience
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dr
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encryption
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quantum computing
By 2025, cybersecurity will face new regulatory pressures, with businesses compelled to adopt robust AI governance and enhance resilience against evolving threats.
Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness
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malware
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firewalls
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it training
A Fortinet report reveals that nearly 70% of organisations find their staff lack basic security awareness, amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.
Kaseya survey finds human behaviour a top cyber threat
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
Kaseya's 2024 Cybersecurity Survey reveals human behaviour as the top concern for IT professionals, affecting 89% of respondents amid rising cyber threats.
BeyondTrust forecasts cybersecurity shifts by 2025
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malware
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quantum computing
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risk & compliance
BeyondTrust's cybersecurity forecast for 2025 predicts a transformative shift as emerging identity risks and quantum threats reshape security strategies.
RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.
Cyber Awareness Month: Tips on leveraging DSPM to improve your security posture
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data protection
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
In Cyber Awareness Month, Concentric AI highlights strategies using Data Security Posture Management to enhance the security of sensitive data across systems.
Gap in cyber preparedness between Australia, UK, & US
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
A new report reveals that only 50% of Australian executives feel their businesses can handle cyber threats, compared to 84% in the UK and US.
UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds
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data protection
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ransomware
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encryption
Research by Apricorn reveals that the adoption of encryption policies among UK organisations has doubled in 2024, with 46% now mandating encryption for all data.
Australian law mandates reporting of ransomware payments
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ransomware
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Australia proposes cyber security legislation mandating companies to report ransomware payments, aiming to enhance transparency amidst rising cyber threats.
Survey reveals CISO job anxiety amid security concerns
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
A survey shows 99% of CISOs at large enterprises fear job loss after breaches, as they confront evolving cyber threats and inadequate security measures.
Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey
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martech
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adobe
Australian cybersecurity professionals face rising job stress amid increased threats and low budgets, with 53% anticipating a cyberattack within a year.
Blackpanda secures USD $6.7m to boost Asia's cyber defence
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uc
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telco
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emergency services
Blackpanda raises USD $6.7 million to boost its cyber emergency services across Asia, enhancing its IR-1 solution and scaling operations.
Cohesity report: firms overconfident in cyber resilience abilities
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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financial systems
A new Cohesity survey reveals a stark reality: 67% of firms suffered ransomware attacks in 2024 despite 78% having confidence in their cyber resilience.
Ransomware trends: A threat to insurance business continuity
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
The rapidly evolving ransomware threat poses a significant risk to business continuity, crucially impacting cyber insurance strategies. Companies must bolster cybersecurity to stay ahead.