A new study from Chubb finds that when it comes to cybersecurity, Americans are concerned, but not necessarily prepared to take the appropriate—and necessary—preventative steps to protect themselves from a cyber attack. According to Chubb’s Third Annual Cyber Report, which examined individuals’ comprehension of cyber risks and the steps they are taking to protect themselves,… Continue reading Chubb Survey Finds Disconnect between U.S. Consumers’ Awareness and Actions toward Cybersecurity
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Insurers Creating A Consumer Ratings Service for Cybersecurity Industry
Some of the world’s biggest insurers plan to work together on an assessment of the best cybersecurity defenses available to businesses, an unusual collaboration that highlights the rising dangers posed by digital hackers. The program, which is being launched Tuesday by the Marsh brokerage unit of Marsh & McLennan Cos., will evaluate cybersecurity software and… Continue reading Insurers Creating A Consumer Ratings Service for Cybersecurity Industry
2019 Cyber Security Predictions: Symantec
In anticipating the major cyber security and privacy trends for the coming year, you can find plenty of clues in the events of the past 12 months. Among the now familiar forms of attack, cyber hacks of major corporate systems and websites continued in 2018 and will inevitably be part of the 2019 cyber security… Continue reading 2019 Cyber Security Predictions: Symantec
NSA Cyber Chief Says Companies Are Losing Ground to Protect their Data
Are we winning the war to protect data? Not according to Rob Joyce, the National Security Agency’s senior adviser on cybersecurity strategy. Corporate leaders face increasing challenges in safeguarding their online systems and data, he said. “The trend is going the wrong way,” Mr. Joyce told security experts and other enterprise information-technology officials Tuesday at… Continue reading NSA Cyber Chief Says Companies Are Losing Ground to Protect their Data
Marriott’s Starwood Missed Chance to Detect Huge Data Breach Years Earlier
Marriott International Inc. says it responded quickly when it learned in recent weeks of a colossal theft of customer data. But cybersecurity specialists say the company missed a significant chance to halt the breach years earlier. Marriott on Friday said the hack of the reservation database for its Starwood properties, which involved the theft of… Continue reading Marriott’s Starwood Missed Chance to Detect Huge Data Breach Years Earlier
Marriott’s $13.6 Billion Starwood Deal Bought Security Risk
Marriott International’s $13.6 billion purchase of Starwood Hotel & Resorts was a bet that its popular loyalty program would bring more travelers to its Courtyards and Residence Inns. It turns out Marriott was also buying a massive security risk. A cyber breach in Starwood’s reservation system had allowed unauthorized access since 2014, the company said… Continue reading Marriott’s $13.6 Billion Starwood Deal Bought Security Risk
Marriott Data Breach Could Impact Up to 500 Million Guests
Marriott International Inc., the world’s largest hotel company, said it identified a data breach in its Starwood reservation system that may have exposed the personal information of up to 500 million guests. For roughly two-thirds of the guests who were possibly affected, an unauthorized party may have had access to names, addresses, phone numbers, email… Continue reading Marriott Data Breach Could Impact Up to 500 Million Guests
Zurich Becomes Partner of the World Economic Forum’s Global Centre for Cybersecurity
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is stepping up its support for public-private efforts to combat cyber-threats by sealing a new partnership with the World Economic Forum (Forum). Zurich will become a partner of the Forum’s Global Centre for Cybersecurity, which aims to build the first global platform for governments, businesses, experts and law enforcement agencies to… Continue reading Zurich Becomes Partner of the World Economic Forum’s Global Centre for Cybersecurity