by Kelli Young | Dec 29, 2025 | Cyber Liability Insurance
On July 19, 2024, a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused what is broadly considered one of the most widespread IT outages in history. The update, intended for the company’s Falcon Sensor software, inadvertently crashed millions of...
by Kelli Young | Oct 27, 2025 | Cyber Liability Insurance
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how small businesses operate, offering powerful tools to improve efficiency, strengthen security and enhance customer engagement. To adopt AI effectively, small business leaders must understand both its strategic...
by Kelli Young | Oct 20, 2025 | Case Study, Cyber Liability Insurance
In late 2014, the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) released a report detailing a disruptive cyberattack at an unnamed steel mill facility. The attack—which was deployed through a combination of social engineering tactics and malware— compromised...
by Kelli Young | Oct 13, 2025 | Business Insurance, Cyber Liability Insurance
Phishing attacks, in which cybercriminals manipulate users into disclosing sensitive information or installing malware through fraudulent communications, have been a persistent cybersecurity threat, often resulting in significant financial and reputational damage....
by Kelli Young | Oct 6, 2025 | Cyber Liability Insurance
Many types of cyberattacks involve manipulating users into doing certain tasks—whether it’s sharing login credentials, downloading dangerous attachments or clicking on harmful links—to help hackers compromise their systems or data. However, some incidents can be...
by Kelli Young | Sep 22, 2025 | Cyber Liability Insurance
Cybercriminals employ several tactics to steal as much data as possible during a cyberattack. One such tactic is the lateral movement technique. After breaching an organization’s network, attackers navigate across systems to infiltrate additional devices and access...
