AI drives fear of increased cyber attacks among Danish companies

Nearly two out of three Danish companies are worried that the spread of artificial intelligence will lead to an increase in future cyber attacks. A new survey conducted by Human Engage among members of GF Forsikring shows that 64 percent share this concern. Dansk Erhverv notes that cyber security is a major priority for businesses because the overall threat landscape is growing rapidly due to cyber crime, geopolitical instability, and physical incidents alongside artificial intelligence developments.

Beyond the fear of attacks, many companies feel uncertain about what to do in practice if they are hit and whether their insurance covers incidents like hacking and phishing. To address this complexity, GF Forsikring has introduced a new cyber insurance policy aimed at small and medium sized businesses across different industries. Companies also place a high priority on quick recovery after an attack, with more than one in four viewing restoration as critical to resuming normal operations quickly without losing production time or revenue.

Practical examples show how suddenly incidents can strike. Metin Dalsgaard Hjelt Hassan, CEO of the damage service company Ocab, experienced an attack when his email account suddenly began sending messages to employees without his knowledge. Although that specific incident was stopped before causing serious damage, it highlighted the risks to company data and credibility, emphasizing the importance of having proper cyber insurance in place.