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72% of Businesses Face Rising Cyber Risks, Experts Warn

5/21/2025

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A striking 72% of businesses are grappling with escalating cyber risks, with the misuse of generative AI topping the list of concerns, according to the World Economic Forum. Fragmented cybersecurity strategies worldwide are hampering effective responses, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, where identity-based breaches are rampant. Experts are calling for immediate adoption of identity-first security measures to bolster defenses against these evolving threats.

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A striking 72% of businesses are grappling with escalating cyber risks, with the misuse of generative AI topping the list of concerns, according to the World Economic Forum. Fragmented cybersecurity strategies worldwide are hampering effective responses, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, where identity-based breaches are rampant. Experts are calling for immediate adoption of identity-first security measures to bolster defenses against these evolving threats.