More than 70% Irish businesses have faced cyber attack: EY

A survey by U.S.-based advisory firm Ernst & Young L.L.P. has found that almost three out of four Irish businesses have experienced a cyber attack, compared to just over half globally, Irish Examiner reports. 
Poor employee awareness, inadequate knowledge of information security at board level and insufficient budgets were the main contributory factors, the survey found. 
"Our research shows that while Irish businesses are now more focused than ever on managing cyber risk, they are still playing catch-up with cyber criminals," said an EY executive.

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