All cyber attack articles
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AnalysisEmployees are the "weakest link" when it comes to cyber security - how to strengthen defences
New research shows firms are failing when it comes to training employees on cyber security. Building resilience and monitoring for emerging threats are key.
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AnalysisRisk briefing: insurance industry unprepared for large scale, systemic cyber attacks
A new paper from reinsurance broker Gallagher Re explores the prospect of a large-scale, systemic cyber-attack. Here’s what businesses need to know:
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AnalysisThe average bot attack costs a company $85.6m - here’s how to defend yourself
New research reveals bot attacks cost companies the equivalent of over 50 ransomware payouts every year while remaining undetected for four months. Here’s how to protect your business
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AnalysisInternational agencies warn risk managers must update systems to avoid cyber attacks
New advisory highlights that cybercriminals are routinely exploiting older software vulnerabilities. Here’s how risk managers can shut down the threats
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AnalysisRisk briefing: double extortion ransomware explained
As ransomware attacks continue to hit headlines, StrategicRisk spoke to Andrew Hollister, CISO at LogRhythm, about how risk managers can tackle the threats
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AnalysisHow risk managers can tackle cyber threats as boardrooms get distracted by other risks
New data suggests that boardroom focus on cyber defence is waning, despite evidence that attacks are on the rise. Here’s how risk managers can limit exposures and bolster cyber security.
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AnalysisRisk briefing: CEO impersonation fraud on the rise
The increasing use of artificial intelligence has made CEO impersonation fraud more accessible, against the backdrop of inflation and economic uncertainty. Here’s what risk managers must know
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AnalysisSix cyber resilience lessons for risk managers
Major cyber incidents wipe $225 billion from share prices on average, and supply chain risks are growing. Here’s how risk managers can prepare
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OpinionFour steps to reducing cyber risk vulnerabilities
Alpha Diallo, senior manager of security at Resilience, shares the top four tactics that risk managers can employ to reduce the likelihood of a successful cyber attack on their organisations
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OpinionTackling the risks of double extortion ransomware
Double extortion ransomware is on the rise, and risk managers should be worried. Chris Harris, EMEA technical associate vice president, data security at Thales, explores how to manage and mitigate these emerging threats
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OpinionHow risk managers can best protect supply chains from cyberattacks
Risk managers must look beyond their own networks to ensure cyber resilience throughout their supply chain. Dirk Schrader, VP of security research at Netwrix explains how.
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AnalysisAirmic 2023: Break down siloes - or else
Geopolitical chaos is causing significant cyber and supply chain exposures for organisations. To effectively manage the threats, risk managers must focus on breaking down siloes
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OpinionHow to build an effective incident response plan
Risk managers are waking up to the realisation that cyber attacks are inevitable, Mark Lamb, CEO of HighGround.io, explains how to prepare
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AnalysisWhy the global energy storage market must be wary of ‘invisible’ cyber risks
Risk managers in the growing battery energy storage system market must bolster their cyber resilience as they face emerging cyber threats
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Case StudiesCase study: reacting to a ransomware attack
An inside view of how one company deals with ransomware attacks and what risk managers can learn from their approach
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OpinionHow cyber threats are evolving and what risk managers can do to prepare
One of the biggest threats to the cybersecurity of businesses is the ever-increasing expertise of cybercriminals. Johnty Mongan, head of cyber risk management at Gallagher explores how organisations can pre-empt what attackers’ next moves might be.
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AnalysisThe key controls that reduce organisational cyber risk
New analysis reveals which cybersecurity controls are most effective in reducing cyber risk across an organisation
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AnalysisLondon-based Cyber MGA launches with parametric policy
The policy has two triggers: the level of malicious activity targeting a company, and a subsequent loss in value
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AnalysisTop three regulatory trends for the year ahead
Climate and ESG, cyber, and resilience are three major risk trends dominating the European corporate agenda
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AnalysisSMEs more exposed to cyber-attacks as resilience grows, finds BCI
Phishing and spear phishing remain the most frequent form of cyber-attack, but ransomware is ranked second most disruptive
