Good and Bad News About WannaCry Ransomware Attack
The WannaCry ransomware attack affected 140 countries and infected over 200,000 organizations. The relatively good news is that the United
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Trends in Cyber Insurance Purchases
The most recent survey by the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers shows continuing growth in the market. While the
Read MoreAmerican Institute of Architects Has Revised Construction Insurance Requirements
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has revised its standard contract documents including General Conditions A201. The revised document was
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The Risk of Employee Dishonesty
One of the greatest risks to small business is uninsured or underinsured employee dishonesty. An uninsured or underinsured loss can
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Reputation and Cyber Among Top 10 Business Risks
In a new survey by major insurance broker Aon plc, businesses in North America rank damage to their reputation and
Read MoreWhy You Should Have Pollution Insurance
According to a recent International Risk Management Institute article, pollution or environmental impairment insurance has been widely available for 30
Read MoreCybercrime Updates – Identity Theft, Ransomware and Phishing
Each year there are new studies and reports on the ever changing face of cyber risk. Here are excerpts from
Read MoreATTENTION: Your Toothbrush May Be Spying On You
This is not science fantasy: according to Reuters Technology News an insurer is using a toothbrush to monitor the practices
Read More10 Tips for Cyber Risk Mitigation
The growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) has increased the risk of denial of service attacks. Individuals and businesses
Read MoreNew Statistics on Cyber Risk
As cyber risk continues to change and grow we need to check on developments from time to time. Statistics are
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