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August 14

Increased demand for Cyber Insurance

The most common types of cyber attacks that have led to increased demand for cyber insurance in the past year include:

πŸ“Œ Ransomware Attacks: Ransomware attacks have surged, leading to a significant increase in cyber insurance claims. These attacks involve cybercriminals encrypting a victim's data and demanding a ransom for its release. The average ransom demand has also increased, further driving the demand for cyber insurance.

πŸ“Œ Data Breaches: Data breaches have continued to be a major concern, with more insurance clients opting for cyber coverage. These breaches involve unauthorized access to sensitive data, which can result in significant financial and reputational damage.

πŸ“Œ Cyberattacks on Cyber-Physical Systems: Attacks on cyber-physical systems, which involve the interaction of digital and physical components, have been increasing. The impact of these attacks is estimated to reach over US$ 50 billion, highlighting the growing risk and the need for cyber insurance.

πŸ“Œ Large-Scale Attacks: Large-scale attacks, such as the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, have highlighted the potential for significant disruption and financial loss, increasing the demand for cyber insurance.