AXIS Insurance Announces Sponsorship to Support Victims of Cyber Crime
AXIS Insurance, the specialty insurance segment of AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS), has announced a year-long sponsorship of The Cyber Helpline, aimed at supporting victims of cyber crimes. This initiative is in response to a 362% rise in cases over the past year. The partnership will leverage AXIS's expertise in cyber risk management to provide resources and funding for victims. The Cyber Helpline offers anonymous 24/7 advice through a chatbot and connects users to expert volunteers to help them recover from cyber attacks.
- AXIS Capital sponsors The Cyber Helpline to support cyber crime victims.
- The partnership enhances AXIS's reputation in the specialty insurance market.
- Allows AXIS to leverage its expertise in handling complex cyber risks.
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AXIS Insurance, the specialty insurance business segment of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE: AXS), today announced it is supporting UK-based The Cyber Helpline in an effort to align the cyber security community and help individuals impacted by cyber attacks. The year-long sponsorship will enable AXIS and The Cyber Helpline to share their expertise and raise additional funds to support more cyber security victims.
The scale and severity of cyber crime has increased rapidly over the last 12 months and The Cyber Helpline has seen a 362 percent increase in cases compared to the previous 12 months.
Victims who contact The Cyber Helpline can liaise with a chatbot that provides anonymous expert advice 24/7, or they can connect directly with expert volunteers from the cyber security community. The helpline ensures that victims understand what has happened, contain the issue, recover and learn how to better protect themselves in the future.
Stuart Quick, Cyber Centre of Excellence Lead for Cyber and Technology at AXIS, said: “We are delighted to be affiliated with The Cyber Helpline. This sponsorship provides an opportunity to leverage our experience in handling complex cyber risks to help individuals who have been victims of cyber attacks.”
Rory Innes, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Cyber Helpline, added: “The Cyber Helpline takes a community-driven approach to helping victims of cyber crime and we are excited about AXIS joining that community. The sponsorship from AXIS will ultimately enable us to support more victims, gain a deeper understanding of cyber risks and access a wider team of experts.”
About AXIS Capital
AXIS Capital, through its operating subsidiaries, is a global provider of specialty lines insurance and treaty reinsurance with shareholders' equity of
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About The Cyber Helpline
The Cyber Helpline is a movement by the information security community to step up and fill the gap in support for victims. It provides a free, confidential helpline for individuals and sole traders who have been a victim of cyber crime or online malicious behaviour and helps victims understand, contain, recover and learn from cyber attacks. For more information visit https://www.thecyberhelpline.com/.
Follow The Cyber Helpline on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
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