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Why Near-Miss Cyberattack Put US Officials and Tech Industry on Edge

German software developer Andres Freund was running some detailed performance tests last month when he noticed odd behavior in a little-known program. What he found when he investigated has sent shudders across the software world and drawn attention from tech …

Viewpoint: How Generative AI Enables a Brighter Claims Future in 2024 and Beyond

As generative AI transitions from an emerging innovation to a tried-and-true tool, this multi-use technology has given way to key use cases for the risk and insurance space. According to a recent study, by the end of 2023, half of …

How Do Insurers Define Systemic Cyber Risk?

Systemic cyber risk is being discussed as a growing concern for insurers as technology advances and interconnectivity increases, but how is this risk defined? That may be one of its gray areas. “As you go through different owners of risk …

Axa Plans Cyber Risk Prevention Campaign Ahead of Paris Olympics

Axa SA is planning a campaign to help prevent cyberattacks targeting France in the run-up to the Paris Olympics next summer. The insurer will share key measures with French corporate clients to improve the protection of their information systems, the …

Cryptocurrency Asset Platform Settles with Oregon over Violations

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation reached a settlement agreement in principle with a cryptocurrency asset platform for violating state securities regulations. The group of affiliated companies known as Abra – Plutus Financial Holdings Inc., Plutus Financial Inc., Plutus Lending …

Microsoft Faulted for ‘Inadequate’ Cyber Practices in US Report

A Chinese-state intrusion last year of Microsoft Corp. technology that enabled hackers to gather US officials’ emails “should never have occurred,” according to a report released Tuesday from a government cyber review board. The Cyber Safety Review Board, a White …

US, Britain Announce Formal Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Safety

The United States and Britain announced a new partnership on the science of artificial intelligence safety, amid growing concerns about upcoming next-generation versions. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and British Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan signed a memorandum of understanding in Washington …

Crypto Hit by $63 Million Hack of ‘Munchables’ Game in One of Year’s Biggest Exploits

The crypto sector suffered one of its biggest security incidents this year after a hacker swiped $63 million from a blockchain-based game. The game, Munchables, confirmed the incident in a post on X on Wednesday and said it would try …

AT&T Says Data From 73 Million Accounts Leaked on Dark Web

AT&T Inc. said that personal data from about 7.6 million current account holders and 65.4 million former customers was leaked onto the dark web. The data — leaked about two weeks ago — includes personal information such as Social Security …

Underwriters’ Dilemma: Is AI a Cyber or Tech E&O Risk?

When it comes to artificial intelligence, more questions than answers keep underwriters from venturing into the space and lead to a lack of clarity, according to panelists at The Professional Liability Underwriting Society’s 2024 cyber symposium in New York City. …