Cyber Threats Escalate in 2024: JPMorgan Fights Off 45 Billion Hacking Attempts Daily
As businesses identify cyber incidents as the top risk for 2024, JPMorgan Chase invests $15 billion annually in technology to fortify its defenses.
- JPMorgan Chase is now fighting off approximately 45 billion hacking attempts each day, double the amount from the previous year.
- The bank spends $15 billion annually on technology and employs 62,000 technologists to strengthen its defense against cybercrimes.
- A recent Allianz Risk Barometer report identified cyber incidents as the top business risk for 2024, with 36% of over 3,000 surveyed businesses and organizations citing it as their primary concern.
- Data breaches are the most concerning type of cyber incident, with 59% of companies expressing concern over this risk.
- Other major concerns for businesses in 2024 include business interruptions and natural catastrophes, with 31% and 26% of respondents respectively citing these as major risks.