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Article 04/07/2021
Ransomware attacks have become one of the biggest cyber threats to all organisations. In 2020 and 2021 there have been a spate of attacks targeting councils. The consequences can be catastrophic: systems down for days or sometimes weeks, scrambled files, and employees unable to carry out duties.
Podcast 03/30/2021
In this episode we are joined by Laetitia Fouquet, Global Head of Cyber at Charles Taylor. The team discuss the global nature of cyber attacks, developments in marine cyber and its complexities, and play ‘Fine and Finest’.
Article 03/22/2021
For several years now, courts have wrestled with the issue of whether computer fraud coverage under a commercial crime policy covers business email compromise (BEC) attacks. An example; of a BECs is where an insured is emailed new payment instructions purportedly coming from a vendor, when in fact the email comes from a threat actor, thereby tricking the insured into wiring payment to a wrong account.
Article 03/18/2021
A roundup of recent global cyber-related developments, including the introduction of mandatory data breach notification requirements in Singapore, the digitisation of insured businesses and resulting risks to insurers, the Bermuda Cyber Underwriting Report, corporate forum shopping for favourable data protection laws and the New York launch of the Cyber Insurance Risk Framework.
Article 03/03/2021
2021 promises to be a year dominated by evolution, transformation, and resilience. In this article we identify some of the key areas and issues that will have an impact upon the London marine market in 2021.
Article 03/02/2021
On Friday, February 26, 2021, SB 1392, the Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA), was communicated to the Virginia Governor’s Office after the Virginia Senate passed a Virginia House substitute bill (for HB 2307) 32-7. Governor Northam is expected to sign the bill, which would establish a framework for processing personal data in Virginia.
Article 03/01/2021
Despite the challenges that all global businesses have experienced in the last year, the drive to automation is continuing and in some instances - possibly as a result of the re-evaluation of business models promoted by the pandemic - is increasing in pace. The UK Government intends to take one of the leadings roles in this development, specifically within the maritime sector.
Article 03/01/2021
Since the pandemic, digital infrastructures developed during the pandemic by governments and corporations have continued to grow for long-term use generally. We are therefore witnessing a dramatic global acceleration in technological developments and long-distance work, while at the same time trying to maintain a sustainable business and economic routine.
Article 02/26/2021
On February 18, 2021, the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) released its annual Bermuda Cyber Underwriting Report. For those unfamiliar with the Report, the publication outlines statistics, findings and general recommendations regarding cyber underwriting and, “to a lesser extent,” operational cyber resiliency. Its findings and suggestions were similar to the Cyber Insurance Framework guidance recently published by the New York Department of Financial Services.
Article 02/23/2021
The UK officially left the EU in January 2020 with the implementation period, or transition stage, concluding on 31 December 2020 and the new UK/EU a trade deal finally agreed on 24 December 2020. However, large technology companies such as Facebook and Google did not leave their preparations until the last minute.
