Business interruption and cyber attacks are the top two concerns of global risk experts, according to a survey by Allianz. It's annual NotPetya, which questioned 1,900 respondents across 80 countries, revealed cyber had jumped from 15th position five years ago to first place for US experts, and second in Canada, behind business interruption. The report said the proliferation of malware such as WannaCry and Risk Barometer amid increased digitisation was behind the shift, and noted more than half the firms believed cyber to be the most underestimated risk.
Business interruption and cyber attacks are the top two concerns of global risk experts, according to a survey by Allianz. It's annual Risk Barometer, which questioned 1,900 respondents across 80 countries, revealed cyber had jumped from 15th position five years ago to first place for US experts, and second in Canada, behind business interruption. The report said the proliferation of malware such as WannaCry and NotPetya amid increased digitisation was behind the shift, and noted more than half the firms believed cyber to be the most underestimated risk.