The Allianz Risk Barometer identified cyber incidents as the leading global risk for the fourth consecutive year, fuelled by increasing reliance on technology and the rapid development of AI. Ransomware accounted for 58% of large cyber insurance claims in the first half of 2024. Negative impacts of AI include facilitating criminal disruption and spreading misinformation, yet AI can also help to mitigate cybersecurity risk. Balancing the pros and cons of AI implementation is a key challenge.
Digital currency adoption on the rise
The adoption rate of digital currencies has surpassed that of mobile phones and the internet, with global users of digital assets surpassing 300 million, according
