To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In just one year, ransomware attacks reported to the New York State Department of Financial Services ("DFS") have almost doubled. In these incidents, a cyber-attacker installs malware that encrypts a victim's computer systems or files and then demands a fee, or ransom, to unlock the encrypted data. Fortunately, cyber insurance that expressly covers the risk of ransomware has been widely available in recent years. These policies will pay for some or all of the ransom demand in the event of a ransomware attack, allowing the policyholder to regain control