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SME CYBER INSIGHTS: Tuesday 22 April 2025 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel

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SME CYBER INSIGHTS: Welcome to Today’s Edition of SMECYBERInsights – The Roundup of Today´s UK Small Business Cybersecurity Best Practice & Advice …
Written & Curated By Iain Fraser – Cybersecurity Journalist
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1). LATEST SME CYBER NEWS: UK Cyber Security Trends 2025: Small Business Vigilance Drives Down Attack Rates The latest UK government cyber security survey reveals encouraging news for the digital landscape, with reported cyber attacks against businesses dropping from 50% to 43% over the past year. This positive shift has been attributed to “observed strengthening of cyber hygiene among small businesses,” demonstrating that increased awareness and proactive security measures are making a tangible difference. Released on April 10, 2025, by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Home Office, the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025 provides a comprehensive analysis of the UK’s cyber resilience …

2).  SME CYBER RESOURCES: Vodafone Offers Free Cybersecurity Training to Help UK SMEs Tackle £3.4 Billion Cyber Threat. In a bold move to combat the rising tide of cyber threats facing small businesses, Vodafone Business has announced a free one-month trial of CybSafe, a leading human risk management platform. The initiative is designed to give UK SMEs the tools they need to train staff, reduce human error, and strengthen their cybersecurity posture—without upfront costs. This offer couldn’t be timelier. According to  Vodafone’s latest report, Securing Success: The Role of Cybersecurity in SME Growth, cyber-attacks are costing UK small and medium-sized enterprises an estimated £3.4 billion every year …

3). CYBER MITIGATION: SMEs face numerous cyber threats that can jeopardise their operations. The most common types of cyber attacks include Phishing, malware, Ransomware, and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. Phishing attacks are particularly concerning, as they exploit social engineering tactics to obtain employee credentials or sensitive information. For example, a small business may fall prey to an email that appears legitimate, prompting employees to divulge passwords or financial details, leading to severe consequences. Creating an effective cyber mitigation plan begins with identifying critical assets and data that require protection …

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