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Most nations underestimate risk of cyber attacks: World Economic Forum

Posted On: Jan. 18, 2016 12:00 AM CST

A report by the World Economic Forum revealed that, apart from the United States, most countries underestimate the risk of cyber attacks on their economies and businesses, ComputerWeekly.com reported.

Cyber attacks are among the most serious risks facing global economies, said the report.

John Drzik, an official at U.S.-based professional services firm Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc., said that power plants, transportation and other infrastructure are at risk of cyber attacks.

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