Citigroup Inc. has announced that the information to connected to 200,000 North American cardholder accounts has been accessed by hackers when they breached the bank’s network in May. According to Citigroup, the breach was detected in early May and allowed the hackers to view the names, contact information, and account numbers of customers. However, it assures customers that other forms of personal information, such as social security numbers, birthdates, as well as the card security codes (CVV) and expiration dates of the cards were not revealed. This cyber attack is…
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New regulations in New York make for impossible contractor insurance requirements
New insurance regulations are slated to go into effect in New York City next week, leading many insurance agents to warn contractors in the City that it may be too late to obtain increased coverage. The City’s Department of Buildings has made changes to the requirements associated with general liability coverage. Effective June 13, insurance policies that do not cover liability for completed work, explosions, collapses and other catastrophic events will be prohibited. Several of the new regulations will make it nearly impossible for the majority of contactors in the…
Read MoreBusiness owners may want to rethink cyber liability coverage
The age of technology brings with it risks that have never been faced before. As more businesses adopt technology and become ever integrated with it, they must protect themselves from malicious attacks. The concept of “cyber crime” has, in previous years, been of little concern. Companies both large and small have fallen prey to hackers but they often recover and improve their security methods. However, the recent and continuous attacks against tech giant Sony have spawned a new wave of concern amongst the world’s businesses. Now, protection from the very…
Read MoreCongress wants to take a bite out of cyber crime
It is possible that the U.S. could see the first strategic, cybersecurity law proposed, being up for a vote in Congress. No administration has ever suggested a major law, outlining specific plans for increasing computer security for citizens, businesses and government entities. An investigative report shows that data breaches reached an all time high last year, with more than 760 breaches. This may not sound too bad, but the number of affected records from that 760, equaled over 4 million. Cyber criminals have adapted to most types of security applications…
Read MoreSony’s cyber liability claim may not be covered
In the wake of a massive data breach, entertainment giant Sony is turning to its insurers for help with the cost. A group of anonymous hackers overwhelmed Sony’s security late last month, stealing valuable customer information. Only two weeks after the initial attack, they struck again, getting their hands on even more data. To date, more than 100 million users of Sony’s online gaming and market platform have been affected, causing an estimated $2 billion worth of damages. The corporation has a multitude of insurance companies at their disposal and…
Read MoreCompanies that don’t carry cyber liability better think again…
As the world continues to become increasingly reliant on technology, a new breed of threat has emerged. The Internet is rife with scams and a vast array of dubious activities. It is also home to some of the most skilled and tenacious hackers. This fact has led many insurance companies around the U.S. to start offering insurance protection against what they are calling “cybercrime.” The majority of these policies are tailored for big companies, but they have not received the interest insurers thought they would. Cybercrime is a real issue,…
Read MoreCommercial insurance rates may be on the rise due to 2010 losses
Premiums for commercial lines of insurance are still low, mainly due to an increased amount of insurers offering coverage, and the low amount of consumers looking for providers, and not making claims. Most small and midsized business rates remained the same, while some large companies saw minor decreases. The last two years have been relatively calm for most states, as far as natural disasters go; compared to losses that have occurred in previous years. This has created an increase in capital that insurance companies have had to work with when…
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