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Cybersecurity ‌Now a Legal⁤ Requirement for Austrian Businesses

Austrian companies,including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs),are now legally obligated to ‌implement digital security measures and⁢ demonstrate⁣ compliance. Support and guidance are available from the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (wirtschaftskammer Österreich – WKO) and provincial economic chambers.

The Rising⁤ Cost of Cybercrime in Austria

Cyberattacks‌ are already impacting Austrian businesses,resulting in data breaches and financial losses. Martin Zandonella, Chairman of⁤ the Details Technology Division of the WKO, reports⁤ that the total damage from cybercrime ‌in ‌Austria, including both businesses