European Commission Survey Highlights Growing Cyber Risks in Europe
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 15
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What happened
A survey conducted for the European Commission during EU Cybersecurity Month indicated that companies face growing cyber risks. According to the report, three in four employees encounter suspicious emails or messages at work, with 39% reporting phishing attempts or being directed to fake websites.
From euronews.com
Why it matters
The findings suggest that European businesses are facing unprecedented levels of risk from cyber threats, which include organized groups and rogue states. These widespread threats could increase operational costs and damage business continuity across Europe.
From euronews.com
Who's involved
- European CommissionConducted the survey regarding cybersecurity risks
- EuropeThe region where businesses are facing cyber threats
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Growing cyber risks may increase government defense costsGovernments may face increased costs to defend against growing cyber and physical threats.Possible
- Cyber and physical risks may shift European Council prioritiesElevated cyber and physical risks may shift European Council prioritiesPossible
- Cyber risk survey may push European Parliament toward new lawsCyber risk survey may push European Parliament toward new lawsPossible
- Cyber risks may push Council of the European Union toward policy harmonizationThe Council of the European Union may face pressure to harmonize rules following cyber risk surveyPossible
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The entities involved
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
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European Commission
executive branch of the European Union