Cyber Threats: 2026's Top Business Risk Unveiled
The business world is facing a new reality where digital threats are no longer merely a technical inconvenience but have emerged as the single most significant risk to business continuity. The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (Chartered IIA) has officially confirmed what many professionals across the finance and fintech sectors have intuitively understood: cybersecurity is poised to be the leading business risk for 2026. This pivotal finding comes from their annual flagship report, "Risk in Focus 2026," a comprehensive analysis derived from a survey of nearly 900 Chief Internal Auditors throughout the UK and Europe. The report presents a clear picture of a corporate landscape on heightened alert. An overwhelming 80% of respondents identified cybersecurity and data security as a primary threat. This figure resonates deeply, especially considering the recent spate of sophisticated cyberattacks targeting some of the UK’s most recognizable brands, serving as a stark remin…
