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Prospects for cybersecurity in 2023
Although cyber threats from Russia did not materialise in 2022, next year will see a stronger focus on defences
International'Big tech' troubles will rise as economic growth slows
Twitter and Facebook are cutting costs due to their particular situations and wider pressures
InternationalGlobal supply chains will shift as disruptions persist
Shipping congestion is clearing but shortages continue to disrupt supply chains and prompt plans for longer-term changes
InternationalMusk’s Twitter takeover highlights disinformation risk
Elon Musk's Twitter takeover raises widespread concerns about the spread of disinformation on his and other platforms
InternationalTight supply and uncertain demand to drive oil markets
Oil demand forecasts for 2023 vary due to high uncertainties; tight supply will gradually ease
InternationalDebt distress to far outgrow global mitigation efforts
Discussions of developing economies' debt overstate sovereign debt and China's role and underplay private sector debt
InternationalRecord UK external deficit will cut long-run GDP
The UK current account deficit was 7.2% of GDP in the first quarter and it remains high, raising broader economic fears
United KingdomBreaches spotlight role of cybersecurity standards
Several international bodies publish cybersecurity standards for organisations but they serve as a baseline
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