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The Hidden Tax A Company Pays To Hackers —And How Some Are Opting Out

  • Jaime Catmull, Contributor, Jaime Catmull, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/jaimecatmull/--Forbes
  • published date: 2025-10-15 20:35:57 UTC

Cyberattacks cost companies billions, a hidden tax passed to consumers. Learn how businesses are fighting back—and what it means for your wallet.

Big financial data theft concept. An anonymous hacker is hacking highly-protected financial data through computers. getty Your company pays a cybersecurity tax. You don't see it on the balance shee… [+6914 chars]