Why C-Suite Leaders Are Prime Cyber Targets
HelpNet Security, Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
Senior executives are prime targets for cybercriminals, with 72% of surveyed cybersecurity professionals in the US reporting that cyberattacks have targeted this group in the past 18 months.
This trend, highlighted in GetApp's 2024 Executive Cybersecurity Report, underscores the growing sophistication of attacks, including the rising use of AI-generated deepfakes, which have been involved in 27% of the attacks.
Cybersecurity strategies
Despite the clear and present danger, many organizations fail to adapt their cybersecurity strategies to protect their top leaders. 37% of companies globally do not provide specialized cybersecurity training to their senior executives, leaving a critical gap in their defenses.