Six out of 10 Greek businesses consider the risk of cyberattacks high

The risk of cyberattacks is no longer a theoretical threat for Greek businesses. According to a recent survey by Mastercard and Focus Bari, 80% of businesses have been the victim of a phishing or scam attempt in the last year, while 74% estimate that the threats will further intensify in the coming months. The survey records a market that has made progress, but continues to show critical gaps in preparedness.

More than six in ten businesses consider the risk of cyberattacks to be high, while one in two has placed cybersecurity among the top strategic priorities. However, only 27% have specialized personnel to manage cyberthreats, while 55% recognize human behavior and employee carelessness as the most important risk factor.

According to Mastercard’s Cyber Insights data, malware, ransomware and phishing account for almost 50% of incidents recorded in the country, with the main target being personal and financial data of customers. The financial sector in Greece has a significantly high rate of attacks, reaching 15% — higher than the European average of 12%.

According to the same survey, Greece exhibits higher levels of preparedness compared to the European average.
More specifically, based on the Mastercard RiskRecon Index, Greek businesses record better performance in 8 out of 9 cyber resilience indicators.