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Insuring a King’s Ransom: The Role of Cyber Insurance in Ransomware Risk Management

Nearly 700 years ago, England captured King John II of France and held him for ransom for four million écus. But France could not afford to pay, and King John II ultimately traded his two sons as substitute hostages to try...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - February 2018 #3

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As of February 15, 2018, banks, insurance companies, and other financial services institutions and licensees regulated by the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) are required to file their first certification of...more

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What You Need to Know About Cyber Extortion Insurance Coverage

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Cyber extortion and ransomware attacks made headlines across the globe this summer. In May, the WannaCry virus infected hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide. In June, the NotPetya ransomware attack shut down hundreds...more

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K&L Gates Triage: Cyber Insurance Issues for the Healthcare Industry

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This episode provides an overview of the major cyber security issues affecting the health care industry. Given that health care is one of the most frequently targeted industries by data hackers, this episode outlines the...more

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Court Nullifies CFO’s Employment Because of Prior Extortion Conviction

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In lawsuits over contracts, parties sometimes assert defenses that contracts are voidable or void. A voidable contract is one as to which the party should have a choice as to whether it is enforceable or not; for example,...more

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First home cyber protection insurance offered by Hartford Steam Boiler

The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company has announced that it is offering “the first personal lines cyber insurance program for consumers, protecting against computer attacks, cyber extortion, online fraud...more

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Purchasing Cyber Insurance? Important Considerations from the Recent Nossaman/ UCI Cyber Symposium

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On October 12, 2015, Nossaman and UC Irvine hosted a Cyber Symposium at the City Club in Los Angeles. The event included four panels of Nossaman lawyers, UCI professors, and private professionals who are experts in the areas...more

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