Cyber insurance demand is due to increase dramatically in Europe and across Asia , as the aftershocks of the WannaCry computer attack continue , according to insurer American International Group . The insurance firm saw an increase of 87 % in consumer insurance policy enquiries between April and May in Greater China , compared to the worldwide average of 38 % . The increased interest indicates that Asian companies are aware of potential damage to business , after WannaCry infected more than 200 computers across 150 countries .
Cyber insurance demand is due to increase dramatically in China and across Asia, as the aftershocks of the WannaCry ransomware attack continue, according to insurer American International Group. The insurance firm saw an increase of 87% in cyber insurance policy enquiries between April and May in Greater China, compared to the worldwide average of 38%. The increased interest indicates that Asian companies are aware of potential damage to business, after WannaCry infected more than 200,000 computers across 150 countries.