Data security is essential in the insurance sector due to the sensitive nature of the data handled. Effective data security involves a mix of technologies, policies, and practices aimed at protecting digital data from unwanted access, corruption, and theft. Insurers can employ measures such as regular security audits, incident response planning, network security enhancements, and employee training. Top data security solutions for insurance providers include Perimeter 81, Bitdefender, SecureWorks, Splunk, Symantec Data Loss Prevention, McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention, Trend Micro Deep Security, Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention, Webroot, and Gen Digital.
China-linked cyberespionage group PlushDaemon used South Korean VPN service to inject malware
A China-linked cyberespionage group known as PlushDaemon has reportedly exploited the VPN service of South Korean provider IPany to spread malware and spy on users.