Insurers cut cyber cover as ransomware losses surge

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Insurers cut cyber cover as ransomware losses surge
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Insurers cut cyber cover as ransomware losses surge

Insurance firms are worried about profits as ransomware gangs become more sophisticated

The rise in ransomware incidents and growing sophistication of cyber attacks has forced insurance companies to cut the amount of cover they provide to customers. When faced with the chaos of a p...

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