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Cyber insurance market to exceed $20bn value by 2025, report finds

A report by GlobalData has found the cyber insurance industry is predicted to exceed a $20bn gross written premium (GWP) value by 2025.

US will act on cybercriminals if Russia doesn’t, White House Press Secretary warns

US White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has warned the Russian government that the US will take action against cybercriminal groups if the Russian government fails to do so.

Pixel to acquire Cyphra to tackle growing cybersecurity issues for UK firms

IT company Pixel Holdco is set to purchase Northern Irish cybersecurity firm Cyphra for an undisclosed fee.

Digidentity launches remote identification tools

Digidentity has released a new remote identification tool suite to help clients improve their identification checks when face-to-face meeting is not possible.

Sevco launches cloud security platform following $15m Series A

US firm Sevco Security has officially introduced its cloud-native security asset intelligence platform after it raised $15m in a Series A funding round.

Kaseya hit by one of the largest cyberattacks in history with REvil hack

US IT provider Kaseya has become the latest in a growing line of organisations to suffer a cyberattack at the hands of the REvil ransomware group.

CISA unveils ransomware self-assessment tool to bolster company security

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has launched the Ransomware Readiness Assessment (RRA) to help companies strengthen their security.

Global cyber study finds US remains dominant power, China continues ascent

A study by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) has found the US continues to lead the way as the number one cyber power worldwide.

EU unveils plans for cyber unit to tackle large scale attacks

The European Commission (EC) has launched its strategy to build a Joint Cyber Unit to tackle large scale cyberattacks, according to the BBC.

Honeywell report finds external malware is rising challenge for industrial firms

Honeywell has found the number of cyber threats that use USB sticks and other external media devices as a launch point has doubled during 2021.

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WTW, a global leader in insurance broking, and advisory services, has partnered with Canopius US Insurance, Inc. and Verita Capital Solutions to launch a new property insurance facility.

WTW unveils property insurance facility with Canopius and Verita Capital Solutions

WTW, a global leader in insurance broking, and advisory services, has partnered with Canopius US Insurance, Inc. and Verita Capital Solutions to launch a new property insurance facility.

Dutch data watchdog DPA fines Clearview AI $33.7m

Dutch data protection authorities have imposed a fine of €30.5m ($33.7m) on Clearview AI, citing violations of the European Union's GDPR. According to Security Week,...
Ryan Specialty has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ethos Specialty Insurance's Property and Casualty (P&C) Managing General Underwriters (MGUs) from Ascot Group.

Ryan Specialty to expand portfolio with acquisition of Ethos Specialty Insurance’s P&C MGUs

Ryan Specialty has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ethos Specialty Insurance's Property and Casualty (P&C) Managing General Underwriters (MGUs) from Ascot Group.

Ziina bags $22m Series A to enhance digital financial solutions in the UAE

Ziina, the UAE’s premier financial platform, today announced a successful $22m Series A funding round.
SiriusPoint, a global specialty insurer, has announced a strategic partnership with Gigasure to offer travellers more flexible, customisable travel insurance policies.

SiriusPoint partners with Gigasure to deliver personalised travel insurance

SiriusPoint, a global specialty insurer, has announced a strategic partnership with Gigasure to offer travellers more flexible, customisable travel insurance policies.

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