Cyber Risk
183 whitepapers and resources
The LockerGoga ransomware attack: A worst-case scenario for industrial operations
A relatively new type of ransomware, LockerGoga, is now plaguing the industrial and manufacturing sector. In this article, Tara Nayak, cyber claims specialist at AXA XL highlights the scale of this threat, the potential implications and how businesses can reduce the impact of a ransomware attack.
When tech is the target: Cyber risks for tech companies
In a world in which cyber attacks are increasing in frequency and severity, companies rely heavily on technology to secure their data and systems. But what if your company is a tech company? This article focuses on the cyber risks for tech companies.
Webinar: Cyber and HNW - What do brokers need to know?
Insurance Age in association with Oak Underwriting recently hosted a webinar focusing on the cyber issues impacting high net worth individuals and how brokers can help their HNW clients to protect themselves from a cyber breach.
SMEs: Emerging risks - Protecting the little guys
A changing risk landscape is creating new challenges for SMEs and those tasked with providing the sector with insurance. This article highlights why SMEs need to evolve in order to mitigate the risks posed by cyber attacks, data protection issues and Brexit.
SMEs: Emerging risks - Cybersecurity for smaller businesses
In 2018, household names such as British Airways, Marriott Hotels and Facebook faced the potentially devastating consequences of large scale data breaches. However, the threat may be bigger for SMEs, as smaller businesses lack the same resources to protect themselves against a cybersecurity attack.
Cyber threats to UK businesses
Cyber risk is now number one or very high on the threat matrix for many organisations. This report sheds light on the evolving landscape of cyber risk in the UK, how insurers can price cyber risk and four simple steps organisations can follow to proactively manage cyber risk.
Cyber prevention: Staying ahead of the phishers, vishers and smishers
Symantec reports that the number of ransomware variants has increased by 46 percent and this trend is expected to continue as cyber crime methods evolve. This article highlights the latest cyber trends, areas vulnerable to attack and the steps organisations can take to mitigate cyber risks.
Allianz Risk Barometer: The most important risks for UK businesses in 2019
The annual Allianz Risk Barometer identifies top corporate perils based on the insight of risk management experts from around the world. Here we look at the risks ranked most important for businesses during 2019 by 187 respondents in the UK.
Cyber insurance market: The year in review
Cyber liability is fast becoming the last frontier of the insurance world. Hackers and cyber thieves are growing in number and in the sophistication of their attacks. This short article looks at the latest trends impacting the cyber insurance market and provides predictions for 2019.
Allianz Risk Barometer 2019
Based on input from over 2,400 risk management experts in over 80 countries, the eighth Allianz Risk Barometer sheds light on the most important corporate perils for the year ahead and beyond. Topics covered include: biggest threats to UK businesses; top ten global risks; top risks for SMEs.