The FBI did not initially notify the Democratic National Convention that it was suspected of being a target by Russian-backed cybercriminals last fall. Throughout the following months in continued conversations,
When cybercrime comes to mind, one usually thinks of a data breach affecting organizations such as Target, Anthem or Home Depot. What is often overlooked, however, is the threat of
A new report released by Cisco Systems Inc., brings to light the fact that there has been a recent upswing in the number of ransomware attacks. It estimates that around
The Center for Strategic and International Studies and Intel Security performed a study to look at the impact of the shortage of workers in the field of cyber security. They
President Obama has found himself in a rather sticky situation in light of the recent discovery of Russia’s involvement with the hacking of the Democratic Party’s information. Security experts are
Peiter Zatko, a world-famous hacker who once told Congress he could take the internet down in 30 minutes, is currently developing a “Consumer Reports-style rating system for software.” Zatko is
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) recently announced it is introducing its “next generation” cyber and professional liability product. Designed specifically for the North American Market, ACCEPT Protect offers “individual
The cybersecurity software developer SentinelOne has recently announced a $1 million reimbursement for customers that are hit by a ransomware attack. However, many have described this coverage as good marketing
A Case for Reviewing Cyber Coverage at the Onset of M&A Activity It’s no secret that M&A activity reached an all-time high in 2015 with a total of $4.3 trillion
On Tuesday, the White House approved a presidential policy directive (PPD) to help the federal government coordinate with the private sector when responding to cyber-attacks. The PPD is the U.S.
