Cyber-Attacks Cost Organizations $52,000 on Average
Hiscox's 2026 survey of 6,800 security leaders found 29% of organizations hit by successful attacks averaging $52,000 in costs and 32.8 hours of downtime.
The Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report 2026, based on a survey of 6,800 security decision-makers across the UK, Europe, and US, found 29% of organizations suffered at least one successful cyber-attack in the past 12 months, averaging four incidents per victim. UK firms were most attacked at 38% while US firms were least at 20%; average incident cost was $52,000 globally, peaking at $134,138 in Italy, with 32.8 hours of average downtime. Impacts included growth delays (32%), financial penalties (28%), and burnout or toxic culture (69%). Businesses invest about $51,000 annually in resilience, and 32% now tie executive compensation to cybersecurity outcomes.
- UK firms most attacked (38%); US least (20%); Italy had the costliest incidents at $134,138.
- Victims reported growth delays (32%), staffing costs (31%), and lost business opportunities (29%).
- Firms are adding AI-specific measures: training, insurance reviews, and regular AI audits.
- 32% of respondents link executive compensation to cybersecurity outcomes.
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- Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report
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Hiscox highlighted the huge financial and operational costs of cyber-attacks, with the average cost of an incident at $52,000
By James Coker · infosecurity-magazine.com
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