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The future of cyber insurance

IT Security Guru

Cyber insurers are losing money. Their loss ratios – total claims plus the insurer’s costs, divided by total premiums earned – are now consistently above 60%, which presents something of an existential threat to the insurance industry, making cyber risk a potentially uninsurable area due to falling profitability.

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Top 8 Cyber Insurance Companies for 2022

eSecurity Planet

Cyberattacks are not only a technological problem for companies, but they also represent a very real financial threat. That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. If your company has not already experienced a significant cybersecurity event, it is probably only a matter of time before it does. million and climbing.

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The Evolving Role of Cyber Insurance in Mitigating Ransomware Attacks

SecureWorld News

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. Here, cyber insurance serves as an invaluable safety net by offering essential financial coverage and support services in the event of a ransomware attack occurring.

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What you need to know: The biggest cyber threats in 2024

Webroot

In today’s world, both small businesses and everyday consumers face a growing number of cyber threats. OpenText’s 2024 Threat Hunter Perspective sheds light on what’s coming next and how to protect yourself. For consumers: Stay alert to potential phishing attacks or scams related to global events.

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As market for cyber insurance booms, watchdog calls for better data

SC Magazine

Overall, insurance companies seem to be responding to increased demand from clients for cyber-specific insurance, and one survey found that the two things most likely to spur a purchase of cyber insurance are when a business experiences a cyber attack and when they hear about other companies being hit by a cyber attack.

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Krispy Kreme Cyber Attack a Wake-Up Call for the Food Industry

SecureWorld News

The timing of the attack, just ahead of a major promotional event, appears designed to disrupt critical revenue streams and shake consumer confidence. You must equip your staff with the knowledge to recognize phishing attempts, social engineering ploys, and other common cyber threats through regular, targeted training sessions.

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Ransomware: Number One Cyber Insurance Claim

SecureWorld News

Trends of cyber insurance claims for 2020. Coalition, a cyber insurance company, recently released a report detailing the categories of cyber attacks as well as the cause behind the attacks for the first half of 2020. The company says that ransomware accounted for 41% of cyber claims. Cyber insurance works.