Two in five office workers in the UK would not inform their company's cybersecurity teams if they suspected a cyberattack at work, citing worries of being blamed or getting into trouble.
Despite a good understanding of cyberattacks, with 43% of UK workers knowing about ransomware, workers often choose to remain silent about potential cyber threats.
Factors like embarrassment over being blamed (17%) or causing a fuss (15%) contribute to workers not reporting cyber incidents, despite data showing the high cost and risks associated with delays in incident response.
Cohesity stresses the importance of a workplace culture that encourages employees to speak up about cyber threats, supported by cybersecurity training and a holistic approach to cyber resilience.