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Key to Proactive Cyber Security Is Management of Third-Party Vendor Risks

The hack of the MOVEit file transfer platform, developed by Progress Software and used by businesses of all sizes, serves as a reminder of the potential vulnerabilities faced by third party vendors. In this June 2023 hack, attackers exploited a …

Survey: Cyber Budgets, Insurance Premium Jump Across Sectors

Budgets and insurance policy costs have increased exponentially despite doubts surrounding efficacy of cyber practices, according to a recent survey gauging cybersecurity practices among global debt issuers conducted by Moody’s Investors Service. Increased C-suite focus on cyber risk has led …

MGM Casino Expects $100 Million Hit From Hack That Led to Data Breach

MGM Resorts International said on Thursday a cyberattack last month that disrupted its operations would cause a $100 million hit to its third-quarter results, as it works to restore its systems. One of the world’s largest gambling firms, MGM shut …

Markets/Coverages: Coalition, MS&AD Insurance Offer Cybersecurity Solutions in Japan

Coalition, the San Francisco-based cyber managing general agent and cyber-security firm, announced a strategic partnership with Japan’s MS&AD Insurance Group to provide cybersecurity monitoring solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). MS&AD Insurance Group, the largest non-life insurer in Japan …

Markets/Coverages: Cyber MGA Measured Insurance Launches AI-Driven Cover for SMEs

Measured Analytics and Insurance, the Salt Lake City, Utah-based cyber insurance MGA, announced the launch of its insurance product, CyberGuard 2023, for the protection of small-and-midsize enterprises (SMEs). With its AI-rich data analytics and national security-grade threat intelligence, Measured’s CyberGuard …

Marsh McLennan Asks Court to Revisit Data Breach Ruling to Avoid Flood of Litigation

Marsh McLennan wants the Second Circuit appeals court to reconsider its August decision that overruled a district court and reinstated a former employee’s lawsuit against the company over a 2021 data breach. Marsh McLennan (MMC) asserts that the employee lacks …

Spyware Hacking of Egyptian Oppo Leader Prompts Updates from Apple

BOSTON (AP) — A leading Egyptian opposition politician was targeted with spyware after announcing a presidential bid, security researchers reported Friday. They said Egyptian authorities were likely behind the attempted hack. Discovery of the attempt last week by researchers at …

Lloyd’s Cyber Specialist Trium Cyber Opens London Office, Led by Aspen’s Watson

Trium Cyber, a Lloyd’s cyber specialist, announced that the US-based company has opened a London office to write coverage for clients based outside of the US. “Our advanced technical underwriting, outstanding claims management and Lloyd’s A+ rated security have resulted …

Viewpoint: IT Asset Disposition Is Growing Cyber Security Threat for All Organizations

Cyber risk headlines are dominated by rising ransomware activity and soaring global data breach costs. The increased ransomware activity, driven largely by threat actor financial motives, has indiscriminately affected all industry segments – from large corporate clients to small to …

Markets/Coverages: US Cyber Industry Loss Index Launched by Perils, CyberAcuView

A U.S.-focused Cyber Industry Loss Index has been launched by Zurich-based Perils and CyberAcuView, an independent U.S.-based organization formed by leading cyber insurers, to keep capital flowing in the cyber insurance market. The Cyber Industry Loss Index reports affirmative U.S. …