Operators of a new ransomware strain have been seen trying to encourage victims to pay the ransom demand by pitting them against their insurance companies. The HardBit 2.0 variant has been seen carrying a few novel tricks up its sleeve, including a modified ransom note in which the attackers say that if their ransom demand […]
In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Acuity Insurance — the sole regional insurance provider rated A+ by both AM Best and Standard & Poor’s, with over $6 billion in assets — is reporting an increased need for cyber liability insurance across both personal and business policyholders. From June 2021 to June 2022, Acuity Insurance saw […]
In the words of former FBI director, Robert Mueller, “There are only two types of companies: those that have been hacked and those that will be.” This unavoidable truth, coupled with growing mainstream awareness and the ever-increasing frequency of attacks, has led to a steady uptick in cyber insurance in recent years. In fact, insurance […]
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