Cyber insurance stories - Page 1

Coalition launches deepfake response cover in key cyber markets, offering forensic, legal and PR support for AI-fuelled impersonation risks.

AI-fuelled attacks are pushing boards to ditch perimeter defences for real-time cyber risk visibility, reshaping security strategies by 2026.

Tego plans what it says could be Australia’s first standalone AI insurance policy as traditional covers move toward broad AI exclusions.

Cybrary warns that current cyber training methods are outdated, urging the industry to adopt more advanced and effective learning approaches.

Ingram Micro warns Australian MSPs face rising complexity, skills gaps and cyber risk, but says clear value propositions are driving growth.

Safe AI “coaches” embedded in workplace tools are cutting repeat cyber incidents by up to 95%, as firms race to counter AI-driven attacks.

Cybersecurity threats and fast-evolving AI are set to be the biggest disruptors for global IT leaders in 2026, new research warns.

Australian organisations face mounting cyber risk as vendor networks outgrow weak third party controls, with 99% hit by supply chain breaches.

By 2026, APJ enterprises harness hidden internal data, embrace open virtualisation and mainstream isolated recovery to battle cyber risk.

Rapid7 and HITRUST link attack surface monitoring with HITRUST controls to automate continuous compliance and cut manual audit workload.

Cyber chiefs predict 2026 cyber budgets will pivot from prevention and box-ticking to rapid response, recovery and demonstrable resilience.

Digimune and MY CYBER GUARD have teamed up to launch an Australian identity protection service for households and small businesses.

Hong Kong CFOs now prioritise cyber resilience as cyberattacks increasingly risk financial stability, compliance and corporate reputation across sectors.

Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand spike during holidays and weekends, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing to disrupt organisations.

Identity security is now crucial for organisations to secure affordable cyber insurance, with 97% seeing its impact on premiums or coverage in the past year.

Firevault partners with Sona Insurance Solutions to provide UK firms with offline data storage, enhancing protection against rising cyber threats and insurer demands.

Spektrum Labs forecasts seven major trends to reshape cyber insurance by 2026, highlighting shifts in leadership, pricing, and technology use across the market.

Cyber insurance premiums for UK firms surge as insurers demand stronger identity controls and reward AI adoption to curb rising claims and risks.

Most cyberattacks on New Zealand businesses go unreported, with NSP warning ransom payments are more common than widely known, exposing firms to hidden risks.

US enterprises lost USD $48.1 billion over five years due to delayed cyberattack responses, with average investigations taking 8.6 hours costing nearly USD $9 million yearly.