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What Is Personal Cyber Insurance—and Should You Buy It?

Before you do, make sure you know the answers to these common questions

When deciding about cyber insurance, consider your specific risks. For example, those who invest online could consider it more.Illustration: Martin Tognola
By Cheryl Winokur Munk

With cybercrime spreading, insurers are offering a new kind of product to meet the threat: policies that protect individuals, as opposed to businesses. 

Here are answers to questions consumers may have about personal cyber insurance.

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