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Published on January 13, 2022 • Cyber

Does a Poor ESG, Social Responsibility Rating Increase an Organization’s Cyber Risk?

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With ransomware and other cyber threats top of mind for most in the c-suite these days, a question frequently raised is whether a particular organization is a target for hackers. Of course, nowadays, any organization is at risk of an attack, but the question is whether some organizations are targeted more than others. A recent Insurance Journal article discusses a paper published in September 2021 that identifies a factor that could elevate the risk of being targeted, a factor many in cyber might not have expected: “greenwashing.”

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Jackson Lewis: Does a Poor ESG, Social Responsibility Rating Increase an Organization’s Cyber Risk?

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