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Ransomware Insurance: Understanding the Developing Legal & Regulatory Landscape

In light of the ever-growing ransomware threat, it is important to understand the developing legal and regulatory landscape in order to take the proper steps at the first sign of an attack, including getting the insurance company involved immediately.

8 minute read November 01, 2021 at 12:07 AM
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J. Andrew Moss, David M. Cummings and Jessica E. Gopiao
Ransomware Insurance: Understanding the Developing Legal & Regulatory Landscape

Ransomware attacks have grown in sophistication and frequency, particularly in the wake of COVID-19, and ransom demands have steadily increased in size. Victims have paid upwards of $70 million to unlock their compromised networks and return stolen confidential data.

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