
Cybersecurity
Attackers reportedly altered refrigeration settings at about 700 French supermarkets, spoiling food and exposing the physical consequences of cyber intrusion. The incident puts connected machinery, supplier access and recovery responsibilities under scrutiny.
28 October 2026

Cybersecurity
Half of respondents to PwC’s global survey identified attacks on AI systems among their biggest cyber readiness gaps, while geopolitical uncertainty is prompting businesses to reassess suppliers, crisis planning and operational resilience.
28 October 2026

Cybersecurity
A Ukrainian ransomware affiliate arrested in Spain has received a 70-month US prison sentence. His involvement with Nefilim and Hive highlights cross-border enforcement and the limits of prosecuting individuals while criminal administrators remain at large.
28 October 2026

Business Continuity
Mining insurance rates are falling as insurers compete for business, but Willis warns that operational threats are growing more complex. Its review urges companies to use favourable buying conditions to strengthen protection and recovery arrangements.
28 October 2026

Extreme Weather
Liberty Mutual Reinsurance and Celest.Science are exploring how cyclone insurance assessments could proceed when weather observations are missing or delayed, testing a potential safeguard for recovery funding.
28 October 2026