Cybercriminal economy set to hit $27 billion as businesses brace for sophisticated attacks

Chief Security Officer of Fortinet Glenn Maiden says there are going to be “profound changes” over the next few years as cybersecurity becomes a top priority for companies. “By next year, 2027, there’s going to be a $27 billion cybercriminal economy,” Mr Maiden told News24 host Ross Greenwood. “The resources are there; it’s extremely lucrative. “They’re getting away with it more than we’d like … unfortunately the incentive for some very, very sophisticated large-scale attacks remains.” In partnership with Fortinet