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Increased CEO Concern Over Cyber Risks Amid Economic Uncertainty

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Cyber risks have become a top concern for CEOs globally, with 31% of executives reporting high or extreme exposure to significant financial loss from cyber threats in the coming year. This marks a rise from previous years, reflecting growing awareness of cyber risks alongside macroeconomic volatility and geopolitical tensions. The survey highlights regional differences, with German CEOs more concerned than their UK counterparts, despite frequent high-profile cyber-attacks in the UK. CEOs are increasingly focusing on improving enterprise-wide cybersecurity practices and addressing stakeholder trust issues, particularly around data privacy and AI safety.

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  1. 20.01.2026 16:30 1 articles · 23h ago

    Global CEO Survey Highlights Rising Cyber Risk Concerns

    PwC's 29th Global CEO Survey, based on responses from 4454 CEOs across 95 countries, shows that cyber risks are now a top concern for executives. The survey indicates a rise in perceived cyber risk exposure, with 31% of CEOs reporting high or extreme exposure to significant financial loss from cyber threats in the coming year. This reflects growing awareness of cyber risks alongside macroeconomic volatility and geopolitical tensions.

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