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Steven Wood

SMBs remain easy pickings for cybercriminals - here’s why

A mysterious man holding a keyboard like a weapon.

Every day, we read news of another business that has fallen foul of a cyber-attack, whether it be through phishing or nasty malware - no one is immune. Businesses are still battling against an onslaught of attacks and despite years of warnings many are failing to get to grips with good cyber hygiene. It's a huge concern as AI threats advance the spread, sophistication and believability of AI attacks, leaving businesses increasingly -and dangerously- exposed.

According to Howden’s research, half (52%) of UK businesses, representing 1.3 million private sector companies, have suffered at least one cyber attack in the past five years, equating to a whopping £44bn of lost revenue.

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