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Cyber 5 Apr, 2019

Top findings from our 2018 cyber claims data

Last year, we responded to over 1,000 cyber claims comprised of theft of funds, data breaches, ransomware & extortion, malware and more.

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Cyber 3 Apr, 2019

Considerations for building your own IR plan

One of our in-house specialists gives three simple tips on how to start laying the groundwork for cyber event recovery

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customer payment fraud

Cyber 11 Mar, 2019

What is... customer payment fraud?

Funds transfer fraud – whereby fraudsters dupe innocent businesses and individuals into transferring what they believe are legitimate payments to f...

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poached payment

Cyber 4 Mar, 2019

Cyber claims case study: Poached payment

Fraudster impersonates an insurance brokerage to siphon off customer payment

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Cyber 13 Feb, 2019

Cyber myths reloaded - policy wording edition

For buyers of cyber insurance, these are confusing times. The news is peppered with stories purporting that cyber policies aren’t fit for purpose a...

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Cyber 5 Feb, 2019

Cyber claims case study: CEO swindle

A manufacturing firm transfers thousands to scam artists after falling victim to CEO fraud.

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Cyber 25 Jan, 2019

Additional increased cost of working explained - UK

When an organisation falls victim to a cyber attack that results in their computer systems being rendered unusable, they will usually suffer from a...

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Cyber 25 Jan, 2019

Additional increased cost of working explained

When an organisation falls victim to a cyber attack that results in their computer systems being rendered unusable, they will usually suffer from a...

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Cyber 25 Jan, 2019

Additional extra expense explained

Additional extra expense, known as "additional increased cost of working" in some territories, is one of the valuable new features we've added to o...

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Cyber 21 Jan, 2019

CFC cyber toolkit

Ever find yourself searching for a useful claims example? Or that helpful brochure? Or simply want to know what risk management tools CFC has to of...

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Cyber 15 Jan, 2019

What is... cryptojacking?

The past few years have witnessed a massive growth in the use of cryptocurrencies, and their increasing popularity has seen their values soar in re...

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Cyber 10 Jan, 2019

FTC publishes guidelines for businesses considering cyber insurance

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), an American body focusing on consumer protection, recently espoused the benefits of cyber insurance and publish...

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Cyber 7 Jan, 2019

Cyber claims: Legacy system letdown

A ransomware attack on an electrical firm sparks the collapse of a vital accounting system

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Cyber 7 Jan, 2019

Cyber Claims Case Study: Legacy system letdown

Most modern companies, even those who might not believe they have a significant cyber exposure, utilize their computer systems to perform certain b...

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Cyber 18 Dec, 2018

UK businesses prime target for funds transfer fraud

UK cyber policyholders are more than twice as likely as their US counterparts to claim for social engineering-driven attacks

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Cyber 4 Dec, 2018

Cyber claims case study: Phishing for funds

A business email compromise scam tricks law firm into transferring money to fraudsters

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Cyber 3 Dec, 2018

What is...targeted extortion?

We're kicking off our brand new "What is...?" series today with targeted extortion. This growing threat is an evolution of the more well-known rans...

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Cyber 30 Nov, 2018

2018 Cyber Symposium: Cyber attacks inevitable

200 of the London market’s preeminent cyber insurance professionals gathered at our recent 2018 Cyber Symposium to listen as Jamie Bartlett, author...

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