Why geopolitical tensions means more risk of cyber attack

In this article, Mathieu Cousin, Cyber Risk Consulting & Threat Intelligence Strategist at AXA XL, explores how rising geopolitical tensions are driving increased cyber activity. He explains why, despite a more volatile context, organizations must stay focused on managing familiar threats effectively.


War today plays out on the ground, in the air – and in cyberspace. On the back of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, we’re seeing increased cyber activity linked to events in the region. There’s no sign of secret weapons or unprecedented new techniques. For risk managers and cyber insurers, that means familiar threats in a more volatile context, and a strong need to get the basics right.