Survey reveals data breach fears as 90% of businesses see rise in cyber attacks 

Cyber attacks are becoming more frequent, more damaging, longer-lasting, and harder to anticipate. Picture: iStock

Nine out of ten businesses surveyed said they have seen a rise in cyber attacks in the last 12 months.

The survey, conducted by consultancy group EY, found that half of Irish cyber security teams fear they are exposed to a major cyber breach because of a lack of funding.