Rising CEO cyber-loss exposure in PwC’s 2026 global survey
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CEO concern about cyber risk has risen to 31% in a global survey, signaling that more executives now expect significant financial loss from cyber threats in the year ahead. The increase from 24% in 2024 and 21% in 2025 suggests cyber exposure is becoming a more prominent board-level risk. Country results also vary, with Germany higher than the UK, underscoring uneven perceived exposure across markets.
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20.01.2026 16:30 2 articles · 5mo ago
PwC survey shows rising CEO cyber-loss exposure
Initial DisclosurePwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey, published on 2026-01-20 and based on responses from 4454 chief executives across 95 countries and territories, finds that cyber risk now ranks alongside macroeconomic volatility as a top CEO concern. PwC says 31% of CEOs believe their company is highly or extremely exposed to a significant financial loss from cyber threats in the year ahead, up from 24% in 2024 and 21% in 2025; Germany stands at 34% versus 16% in the UK. The survey also says 84% plan to improve enterprise-wide cybersecurity practices in response to geopolitical risk, while 38% reported questions about data use and privacy and 37% cited AI safety or responsible AI concerns.
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- Cyber Risks Among CEOs’ Top Worries Amid Weak Short Term Growth Outlook — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 20.01.2026 16:30
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