Latest Cyber Headlines
All the headlines from our Cyber Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Behind the Foggy Curtain: A Peek Into Secret U.S. Cybersecurity Operation
Oct 15 2019 // The National Security Agency is normally so secretive that its creation was classified, leading to the nickname “No Such Agency.” But in a move that surely caused hand-wringing and murmurs among the...
Alabama Hospitals Back Online 10 Days After Malware Attack
Oct 14 2019 // An Alabama hospital chain that quit accepting new patients after a malware attack crippled computer systems said it has resumed normal operations after paying a ransom demand. The DCH Health System said its hospitals in...
Cyber Insurance Will Reshape Cybersecurity
Oct 11 2019 // Cybersecurity is broken. It’s a bold statement, but given the increasing frequency of cyber breaches, along with the presence of more varied and evolving threats, there is growing uncertainty about the ability of the...
Florida Governor Appoints 8 to Cybersecurity Task Force
Oct 9 2019 // Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed eight individuals to Florida Cybersecurity Task Force, according to a statement from the governor’s office. The Florida Cybersecurity Task Force is tasked with reviewing...
How Cyber Insurance Supports the Fight AGAINST Ransomware: Marsh
Oct 9 2019 // As the cyber insurance market continues to grow, it’s only natural to discuss its place in the battle against cyber-attacks, including ransomware, which has been a prevalent topic in recent months. Over the last...
CFC Acquires Cyber Incident Response Provider, Solis Security, in Austin
Oct 8 2019 // CFC, a UK-based specialist insurance provider and pioneer in emerging risk, has expanded its in-house cyber incident response capabilities with the acquisition of Solis Security, an incident response provider headquartered...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Time to Close the Cyber Coverage Gaps
Oct 8 2019 // As Cybersecurity Awareness Month is underway, it may be time for businesses – especially small- or mid-sized firms – to assess their understanding of current cyber risks and whether they’re adequately covered...
Report: Alabama Hospitals Pay Hackers in Ransomware Attack
Oct 7 2019 // An Alabama hospital system that quit accepting new patients after a ransomware attack said Saturday it had gotten a key to unlock its computer systems. A statement from DCH Health Systems didn’t say how the...
Corvus Increases Cyber Risk Policy Limits for Insureds Utilizing Security Services
Oct 7 2019 // Corvus Insurance, a provider of AI-driven commercial insurance, has updated its cyber underwriting model to reward highly protected organizations with higher limits for Social Engineering and Cyber Crime coverage....
North Carolina State Bar Fights Off Spread of Ransomware Attack
Oct 7 2019 // The North Carolina State Bar says it was the target of a ransomware attack this week. In a statement issued on Thursday, the organization says the attack late Monday infiltrated the network through a server and began...
Insurers, Tech Firms Scramble to Keep Up With Cyber Risks
Oct 4 2019 // Despite progress, carriers are still falling short in how they approach cyber insurance and also how they cover events when they happen. How can this be? The unique makeup of cyber risks continues to hold them back,...
Alabama Hospital System Halts Admissions Amid Malware Attack
Oct 3 2019 // A hospital system that serves a large part of rural west Alabama temporarily quit accepting new patients after a ransomware attack crippled some of its computer systems Tuesday. Brad Fisher, a spokesman for DCH Health...
Cyber-Attacks Named as Top Business Risk in U.S., Canada and Europe, by WEF Survey
Oct 1 2019 // Cyber-attacks are named as the leading risk for business executives in the United States, Canada and Europe, according to a survey of business leaders published by the World Economic Forum, in partnership with Zurich...
New York Files Suit Against Dunkin’ Donuts Over Security Breaches
Oct 1 2019 // Dunkin’ Donuts violated state law by not notifying almost 20,000 customers, including more than 2,000 in New York, about cyberattacks on their accounts in 2015 and inadequately warning more than 300,000 customers in...
Cyber Tops All Other Risk Concerns for Businesses of All Sizes
Oct 1 2019 // Cyber risks are the top concern among businesses of all sizes. Of the 1,200 business leaders who participated in an insurer-sponsored survey, 55% said they worry some or a great deal about cyber risks, ahead of medical...
Wholesale Broker H.W. Kaufman Buys U.K. MGA and Cyber Specialist Node International
Sep 30 2019 // H.W. Kaufman Group, the Farmington Hills, Mich.-based wholesale broker and managing general agent, announced the acquisition of Node International, a U.K. managing general agent that specializes in cyber risk and...
Cyber Insurer Coalition Expands Coverage to Businesses With Up To $1B in Revenue
Sep 27 2019 // Coalition, an cyber insurance company focused on small- and midsize-businesses, has expanded its cyber and technology errors and omissions coverage — previously only available to companies with less than $250 million in...
Hackers Target Airbus via Computer Systems of Suppliers, Contractors
Sep 26 2019 // Airbus SE said it has taken steps to shield itself from cyber attacks targeting the European aerospace and defense company through subcontractors’ computer systems. The maker of passenger planes and military jets is...
AXA XL, Accenture Partner to Provide Cyber-Security Services to AXA XL Clients
Sep 26 2019 // AXA XL and Accenture are partnering to offer global cyber-security expertise to AXA XL’s underwriters, brokers and clients to strengthen their cyber capabilities and recover from cyber attacks. AXA XL — AXA’s...
17 Cybersecurity Products the Cyber Insurance Industry Says Are Worthwhile
Sep 25 2019 // Insurance broker Marsh has unveiled the inaugural class of cybersecurity products and services receiving a Cyber Catalyst designation that is part of an evaluation program its backers hope will bring greater clarity in the...
