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Cyber and AI as major business risks

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Cyber and AI as major business risks
The Allianz Risk Barometer 2026 highlights a major shift in the global threat landscape, with cyber incidents retaining the top spot for the fifth consecutive year. Cited by 42% of risk experts, cyber threats now lead by their widest margin ever, driven by ransomware, data breaches, and a growing reliance on third-party digital providers.

The most dramatic movement reported, however, is the surge of Artificial Intelligence, which leapt from 10th to 2nd place globally. While AI offers strategic value, it is now viewed as a primary source of operational and legal risk, specifically regarding biased outputs, intellectual property misuse, and system failures. 

Business interruption, linked to geopolitical tensions and supply chain pressures, falls to third place but remains significant.

You can read the full details of the report at Allianz
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