WEF Report Predicts A 'Catastrophic' Cyberattack In 2 Years

The report highlighted the need to address the shortage of talent and skilled experts. (File)  

NDTV: Davos: Geopolitical Instability Raises Threat Of 'Catastrophic' Cyberattack In 2 Years - Report  

Over 93 per cent of cybersecurity experts and 86 per cent of business leaders believe "a far-reaching, catastrophic cyber event is likely in the next two years" and there is a critical skills gap that is threatening societies and key infrastructure.  

Davos: Cybersecurity is increasingly influencing how and where businesses invest and a vast majority believe that global geopolitical instability is likely to lead to a catastrophic cyberattack in the next two years. 

According to a report released here on Wednesday by the World Economic Forum at its Annual Meeting 2023, half of the companies surveyed feel the current landscape is making them re-evaluate the countries in which their organisation does business. 

Over 93 per cent of cybersecurity experts and 86 per cent of business leaders believe "a far-reaching, catastrophic cyber event is likely in the next two years" and there is a critical skills gap that is threatening societies and key infrastructure.  

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Update: Geopolitical Instability Raises Threat of ‘Catastrophic Cyberattack in Next Two Years’ (Modern Diplomacy).  

WNU Editor: The report is here .... Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023 (World Economic Forum).