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The anatomy of a modern-day ransomware conglomerate
An emerging ransomware outfit builds on the affiliate model that's made malware such an annoying problem.
Ransomware to blame for nearly half the cyber-insurance claims filed in early 2020
Just because a ransomware victim files a cyber-insurance claim does not mean the cost will be covered.
This was inevitable: 'Thanos' ransomware weaponizes research tool against Microsoft Windows users
The ransomware shares a name with the villain in "The Avengers."
FBI turns to insurers to grasp the full reach of ransomware
If victims don't report ransomware attacks to the FBI, insurers might be the next best source of information.
Beazley: Ransomware claims more than doubled in the last year
These figures come as insurers continue to assess whether to pay the extortion fees that hackers impose on their clients.
Why are cyber insurers incentivizing clients to invest in specific vendors?
Insurers are exploring cybersecurity as an area with growth potential.