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Digitalization front-runners are more vulnerable to cyberattacks

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Briefings

A new study by Jukka Sihvonen from the University of Vaasa, Finland, published in the British Journal of Management, indicates that increasing digitalization can increase a company's risk of successful cyberattacks. The research suggests that while digitalization promises efficiency, it may simultaneously elevate vulnerability to cyber threats.

Key points

• A study by Jukka Sihvonen from the University of Vaasa, Finland, published in the British Journal of Management, indicates that increasing digitalization can increase a company's risk of successful cyberattacks.
• The study was conducted by a professor of accounting and published in a peer-reviewed journal, suggesting that digital transformation may not always enhance security posture.

Context

This research challenges the assumption that digitalization inherently improves security, offering a counterintuitive finding that increased digital adoption may correlate with higher cyberattack vulnerability.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single study published in 2026, with no additional data or longitudinal analysis provided to confirm long-term trends or causal relationships.

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