Merck wins landmark case against insurers in cyber-attack suit

19 January 2022

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US pharmaceutical firm Merck has won a long-running legal battle against its insurers over a claim on its property policy arising from the 2017 NotPetya cyber attack.

The drug manufacturer’s legal victory is a landmark moment for the cyber insurance sector, demonstrating the scale of potential exposure to silent cyber in property and other policies.

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Merck wins landmark case against insurers in cyber-attack suit

US pharmaceutical firm Merck has won a long-running legal battle against its insurers over a claim on its property policy arising from the 2017 NotPetya cyber attack.

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Merck wins landmark case against insurers in cyber-attack suit

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