A study from Hive Systems, a global leader in cybersecurity services and products, has uncovered how the public and media are misaligned with actual cybersecurity risks, leaving organisations exposed to the most common and effective attack methods.
The research highlights critical perception gaps such as system intrusion, social engineering and basic web application attacks.
“This data paints a concerning picture of misplaced focus,” said Alex Nette, CEO and Co-Founder of Hive Systems. “Organisations are often influenced by media narratives and search trends that spotlight sensational breaches, while the most prevalent and preventable threats fly under the radar. This misalignment results in resource misallocation and unnecessary vulnerabilities.”
The study underscores the dangers of misinformed cybersecurity priorities. With media and public attention disproportionately focused on complex attacks, simpler but more common vectors, like social engineering and web application vulnerabilities, remain neglected. This leaves businesses and individuals exposed to risks that could otherwise be mitigated.
Hive Systems is urging organisations to realign their cybersecurity strategies with the actual threat landscape.
The company says education and awareness can only go so far, and data driven peer risk benchmarks are needed to help close the perception gap and fortify companies against the most impactful threats.