Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and Targeted Attacks: Among Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), APTs and targeted attacks are viewed as more significant threats than ransomware. APTs are often well-crafted, stealthy, and possibly state-sponsored attacks that target critical infrastructure or institutions with sensitive information and intellectual property.
These results highlight the evolving landscape of cyber threats and the increasing concern over data security among IT administrators. Data theft, phishing, and APTs are now at the forefront of their worries, with ransomware remaining a significant but not primary concern.
