Cyber Survey 2017: how do companies protect themselves?
The WannaCry virus, which infected hundreds of thousands of companies worldwide, showed last month that the risk of cybercrime is very high. In our Cyber Survey 2017, we questioned over one hundred Belgian companies about…
Read moreCybercriminals aim for production companies
Last month, a production firm in Limburg fell victim to cybercrime. A professional hacker demanding €60,000 halted production for several days, costing the firm in question tens of thousands of euros.
Read moreHundreds of companies are insuring themselves against cyber risks
The number of companies that have insured themselves against cyber risks has grown more than 400% in 2016 when compared to 2015. This is what the Vanbreda Risk & Benefits' figures have revealed. According to…
Read moreCybercrime: the four biggest cyber risks to your company
Belgian companies are more vulnerable than ever to cybercrime and hacking by criminal gangs. What are the four biggest cyber risks your company currently faces? And how can you protect yourself against cybercrime?
Read moreInternational cyber gang attacks company using a simple Word file
A few weeks ago, a Vanbreda Risk & Benefits customer was the victim of a targeted cyber attack. All the international criminals needed in order to get inside the company in an attempt at extortion…
Read moreCyber incidents in Belgium: 35 cases per day
The number of cyber incidents is increasing rapidly in Belgium: 35 cases are reported per day. Also your company can be a possible victim of virus and hacking attacks.
Read moreCyber risks: what cover do traditional insurance policies provide (and what do they not)?
The risk of cyber attacks is increasing – In 2015, an average of 35 incidents per day were registered with CERT (the federal Cyber Emergency Team). By contrast, this figure stood at 'just' six per…
Read moreInsurance: expense or income?
An insurance portfolio for an SME soon adds up to a few thousand euros. Smart directors and risk managers use insurance policies to bring or keep operational costs under control. But how can you maximise…
Read moreAre you insured against one of the major causes of bankruptcy?
Certain events such as a serious fire caused by a short circuit can render your company property and equipment unfit for use. Your company activity could be interrupted for some time. Your company becomes extremely…
Read moreIs your SME sufficiently insured to ensure sustainable business?
Nowadays, companies find themselves facing risks that were unheard of just a few years ago, such as management liability, electronic data management, supply chain risk management and environmental damage. Constant monitoring of all of these…
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