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Double extortion: The new cyber threat
October 12, 2021 by Jason ContantYour cyber clients may now be exposed to two risks in one, as the sophistication of ransomware attack patterns continue to increase. “There’s double extortion tactics which are just crippling organizations now,” said Greg Markell, president and CEO of Ridge…
Ransomware ‘WannaCry’ spreads to thousands more computers at start of workweek
May 15, 2017 Yuri Kageyama and Louise Watt - THE ASSOCIATED PRESSTOKYO – The worldwide “ransomware” cyberattack spread to thousands of more computers on Monday as people logged in at work, disrupting business, schools, hospitals and daily life, though no new large-scale breakdowns were reported. In Britain, whose health service was…
Ransomware cyberattack cripples hospitals across the United Kingdom
May 12, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterA large ransomware cyberattack has “crippled” computer systems at hospitals across the United Kingdom on Friday, with appointments cancelled, phone lines down and patients turned away, the Associated Press has reported. Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) said that a number…
BHSI launches professional liability, network security and privacy policy in Canada
March 21, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterBerkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has introduced a product designed to address the needs of a variety of enterprises, from systems integrators to telecommunications providers to IT staffing firms. The Professional First Professional Liability and Network Security & Privacy Policy,…
Evolving technology expected to introduce new cyber threats, broadened attacks: Trend Micro
December 7, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe coming year is expected to witness evolving technology that introduces new cyber threats and attacks that broaden and differentiate to penetrate new vulnerable surfaces, suggests a report issued Wednesday by Trend Micro Incorporated. The expectation is 2017 “will include…