Cyberattacks Against Canadian Businesses Have Risen 9 Percent Since 2023: Survey

Cyberattacks Against Canadian Businesses Have Risen 9 Percent Since 2023: Survey
A person types on a computer keyboard in Toronto on Oct. 9, 2023 in this photo file. The Canadian Press/Graeme Roy
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Nearly three-quarters of small and medium-sized Canadian businesses (72 percent) say they were attacked by cybercriminals in the past year—up 9 percent since 2023, according to a newly released survey.

The survey of 735 businesses conducted by KPMG found that 67 percent had paid a ransom to cybercriminals in the last three years, up from 60 percent a year ago.