The shocking reason 43% of UK businesses have been hit by cyber attacks last year
A recent report reveals that 43% of UK businesses experienced cyber attacks last year. The findings highlight that smaller organizations are particularly vulnerable due to inadequate security measures and governance structures. This situation has resulted in millions of cyber crimes affecting both businesses and charities.
- ▪According to the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025, 43% of UK businesses reported experiencing a cyber breach or attack.
- ▪An estimated 8.58 million crimes were committed against businesses, with an additional 453,000 affecting charities.
- ▪Regions with a high concentration of SMEs tend to carry more risk due to their lack of dedicated security teams.
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Pro The shocking reason 43% of UK businesses have been hit by cyber attacks last year Opinion By Mark Edgeworth published 27 May 2026 Why cyber exposure is driven by governance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Cybersecurity in the UK is often framed as a national issue, and that’s true, but that risk has never been evenly spread.Exposure to cybercrime varies significantly between organizations, shaped less by geography and more by how businesses are structured, governed and prepared.According…
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