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Breach victims discover their data was held by companies they’ve never heard of

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Breach victims discover their data was held by companies they’ve never heard of 2026-10-28 at 07:00 By Anamarija Pogorelec Nearly seven in ten people affected by data breaches handled by Kroll were exposed through an outside supplier, according to its Data Breach Outlook 2026. Businesses rely on outside providers to store information, process transactions and […]

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The energy sector’s OT cybersecurity talent is retiring faster than it can be replaced

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The energy sector’s OT cybersecurity talent is retiring faster than it can be replaced 2026-07-29 at 08:30 By Mirko Zorz A ransomware hit lands a chemical plant in a safe state. Nobody is hurt, the site holds steady, and the operators begin the restart. The systems stay down. Every attempt to bring them online meets […]

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Health insurance lead sites sell personal data within seconds of form submission

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Health insurance lead sites sell personal data within seconds of form submission 2026-04-10 at 08:57 By Mirko Zorz Lead generation websites that offer health insurance quotes collect sensitive personal data and sell it to multiple buyers within seconds of a user clicking submit. A study by researchers at UC Davis, Stanford University, and Maastricht University […]

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Zurich Acquires Beazley in $11 Billion Deal to Lead Cyberinsurance

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Zurich Acquires Beazley in $11 Billion Deal to Lead Cyberinsurance 2026-03-04 at 18:29 By Eduard Kovacs The deal awaits final shareholder and regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026. The post Zurich Acquires Beazley in $11 Billion Deal to Lead Cyberinsurance appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is […]

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22 Million Affected by Aflac Data Breach

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22 Million Affected by Aflac Data Breach 2025-12-29 at 14:04 By Ionut Arghire Hackers stole names, addresses, Social Security numbers, ID numbers, and medical and health insurance information from Aflac’s systems. The post 22 Million Affected by Aflac Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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When every day is threat assessment day

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When every day is threat assessment day 2025-11-12 at 09:00 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Paul J. Mocarski, VP & CISO at Sammons Financial Group, discusses how insurance carriers are adapting their cybersecurity strategies. He explains how ongoing threat assessments, AI-driven automation, and third-party risk management help maintain readiness. Mocarski also […]

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Farmers Insurance Data Breach Impacts Over 1 Million People

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Farmers Insurance Data Breach Impacts Over 1 Million People 2025-08-25 at 09:35 By Eduard Kovacs Farmers New World Life Insurance and Farmers Group have filed separate data breach notifications with state authorities.  The post Farmers Insurance Data Breach Impacts Over 1 Million People appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View […]

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US Insurance Industry Warned of Scattered Spider Attacks

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US Insurance Industry Warned of Scattered Spider Attacks 2025-06-17 at 15:20 By Eduard Kovacs Google is warning insurance companies that Scattered Spider appears to have shifted its focus from the retail sector.  The post US Insurance Industry Warned of Scattered Spider Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original […]

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Want faster products and stronger trust? Build security in, not bolt it on

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Want faster products and stronger trust? Build security in, not bolt it on 2025-04-29 at 08:42 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Christopher Kennedy, CISO at Group 1001, discusses how cybersecurity initiatives are reshaping enterprise cybersecurity strategy. He explains why security must be embedded across IT, business lines, and product development, how […]

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Blue Shield of California Data Breach Impacts 4.7 Million People

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Blue Shield of California Data Breach Impacts 4.7 Million People 2025-04-24 at 13:03 By Ionut Arghire Blue Shield of California says a website misconfiguration exposed the health information of its members to Google. The post Blue Shield of California Data Breach Impacts 4.7 Million People appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from […]

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New York Sues Insurance Giant Over Data Breaches

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New York Sues Insurance Giant Over Data Breaches 2025-03-11 at 15:21 By Ionut Arghire The New York Attorney General sued National General and its parent company Allstate over two data breaches. The post New York Sues Insurance Giant Over Data Breaches appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Insurance Company Globe Life Notifying 850,000 People of Data Breach

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Insurance Company Globe Life Notifying 850,000 People of Data Breach 2025-02-03 at 13:18 By Ionut Arghire Insurance firm Globe Life says a threat actor may have compromised the personal information of roughly 850,000 individuals. The post Insurance Company Globe Life Notifying 850,000 People of Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt […]

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How cybersecurity failures are draining business budgets

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How cybersecurity failures are draining business budgets 2024-11-14 at 06:10 By Help Net Security Security leaders feel under increasing pressure to provide assurances around cybersecurity, exposing them to greater personal risk – yet many lack the data and resources to accurately report and close cybersecurity gaps, according to Panaseer. The report analyses the findings of […]

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Business and tech consolidation opens doors for cybercriminals

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Business and tech consolidation opens doors for cybercriminals 2024-08-16 at 07:36 By Help Net Security Cyber threats continued to intensify in the first half of 2024 as cybercriminals exploited security gaps from growing business and technological consolidation, according to Resilience. Consolidation in business and tech fuels new third-party risks Rebounding merger and acquisition (M&A) activity […]

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Why CISOs face greater personal liability

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Why CISOs face greater personal liability 2024-08-01 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Christos Tulumba, CISO at Veritas Technologies, discusses the key factors contributing to increased personal liability risks for CISOs. These risks are driven by heightened cybersecurity threats, evolving regulations, and increased public awareness of security breaches. Tulumba also […]

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Prudential Financial Data Breach Impacts 2.5 Million

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Prudential Financial Data Breach Impacts 2.5 Million 2024-07-01 at 14:31 By Ionut Arghire Prudential Financial has updated the February data breach impact estimate to 2.5 million individuals. The post Prudential Financial Data Breach Impacts 2.5 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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Insurance Company Globe Life Investigating Data Breach

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Insurance Company Globe Life Investigating Data Breach 2024-06-17 at 17:16 By Eduard Kovacs US insurance company Globe Life is investigating a data breach involving unauthorized access to consumer and policyholder information.  The post Insurance Company Globe Life Investigating Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original […]

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What is cryptocurrency insurance, and how does it work?

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What is cryptocurrency insurance, and how does it work? 2024-05-11 at 14:01 By Cointelegraph by Onkar Singh Learn how cryptocurrency insurance protects your digital assets from theft, hacks and other risks. Understand the coverage options and how this specialized insurance works. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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56% of cyber insurance claims originate in the email inbox

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56% of cyber insurance claims originate in the email inbox 2024-04-25 at 13:01 By Help Net Security 56% of all 2023 claims were a result of funds transfer fraud (FTF) or business email compromise (BEC), highlighting the importance of email security as a critical aspect of cyber risk management, according to Coalition. The 2024 Cyber […]

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$2.7T general insurance industry meets tokenized RWAs: Nayms joins Cointelegraph Accelerator

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$2.7T general insurance industry meets tokenized RWAs: Nayms joins Cointelegraph Accelerator 2024-04-03 at 21:01 By Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph Accelerator Nayms, a blockchain-based tokenized insurance marketplace, has become the latest participant of Cointelegraph Accelerator. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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