by Kelli Young | Aug 15, 2022 | Cyber Liability Insurance
Ransomware incidents entail cybercriminals compromising their victims’ computers or servers with malware and demanding large payments in order to restore the technology (as well as any files or data stored on it). They have often been considered one of the most...
by Kelli Young | Aug 8, 2022 | Cyber Liability Insurance
A man-in-the-middle (MITM) cyberattack refers to a cybercriminal intercepting a digital interaction or exchange between individuals, systems or an individual and a system. During a MITM incident, a cybercriminal could either eavesdrop on an interaction or pretend to...
by Kelli Young | Jul 25, 2022 | Cyber Liability Insurance
Cyberespionage is a type of cyberattack that involves an unauthorized user (or multiple users) accessing a victim’s sensitive information in order to secure economic benefits, competitive advantages or political gain. Also known as cyberspying, the primary targets of...
by Kelli Young | Jul 18, 2022 | Cyber Liability Insurance
Hackers exploit virtual vulnerabilities to gain access to networks and devices illegally. While most engage in this activity for financial gain, others, called hacktivists, have different motivations. These threat actors typically engage in disruptive or damaging...
by Kelli Young | Jul 11, 2022 | Cyber Liability Insurance
In a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) cyberattack, a cybercriminal attempts to interrupt an online service by flooding it with fake traffic. During a DDoS attack, a network of infected computers overwhelms a victim’s IP address with requests. The goal is to exceed...
by Kelli Young | Jun 27, 2022 | Cyber Liability Insurance
As cyberattacks become more frequent and severe it is increasingly important for organizations to practice good cyber hygiene to minimize their exposure to risk. Cyber hygiene refers to habitual practices ensuring critical data and connected devices are handled...
