Virus Damage Not Covered By Latest Insurance ChangesThe latest round of notices from insurance companies advises business that losses from computer viruses will no longer be covered, according to an article in today’s Boston Globe. The Globe reports that many insurers will pay for lost productivity if computers are lost in a fire or zapped by lightning, but they will not pay if the productivity is lost because of a computer virus.New Cybersecurity Plan Give Industry the Lead It WantedNew York Times reports that the White House’s rewritten cybersecurity plan accedes to industry wishes to scale back government action. The Times reports that the latest version suggests that industry should take the lead in securing the Internet.The IE Gets Better PatchMercury News. The News reports that the patch for Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 was initially posted Feb. 5 to fix security flaws that could allow an attacker to access users’ information or otherwise take control of their computers. Microsoft is issuing a new patch for its browser because an earlier one broke a function that let users enter Web sites where they had previously registered, according to an article in the Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe