In 2023, cyberattack and data loss were the most significant risks to businesses globally according to directors and risk managers. In that year, both risks were cited by 62 percent of respondents as "very significant" or "extremely significant." A further 57 percent of the respondents saw cyber extortion as a significant business risk.
Most significant risks to businesses according to directors and risk managers worldwide in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023
The source does not specify the number of respondents. In 2023, the respondents were located in Great Britain (24%), North America (9%), Europe (37%), Asia (12%), Australasia (4%), Africa (1%) and Latin America (13%). No information was provided by the source for missing data for 2020.
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Clyde & Co. (March 31, 2023). Most significant risks to businesses according to directors and risk managers worldwide in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 09, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1293502/most-significant-risks-to-businesses-global/
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