Half of Irish businesses plan to increase cyber security investment this year 

One in three small to medium businesses in Ireland fell victim to cybercrime

The total impact of cybercrime in Ireland last year would surpass €10bn.

Almost half of Irish businesses are planning to increase spending on cyber security this year, as a similar proportion say they have already introduced or upgraded their cybersecurity in the last 12 months.

Grant Thornton’s latest International Business Report (IBR) shows that cyber security remains a priority for many Irish businesses.