SME CYBER INSIGHTS: Friday 30 May 2025 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel
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1). PASSWORD SECURITY: Experts Reveal Top Password Mistakes Driving Data Breaches in 2025. Poor password practices continue to be the Achilles’ heel of cybersecurity, with over 80% of data breaches linked to compromised credentials, according to a new analysis by web hosting provider Hostinger. The company’s security team conducted an extensive investigation into thousands of leaked password datasets, applying machine learning and behavioural analysis techniques to understand why many users still create passwords that offer minimal protection. Cybersecurity experts recommend regularly checking credentials through services like “Have I Been Pwned” and implementing two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible. As data breaches continue affecting businesses of all sizes, SMEs are particularly encouraged to review their password policies and implement comprehensive security awareness training for all staff members …
2). CYBER BREACH: Major Legal Aid Cyber Breach Exposes 2.1M Records Including Criminal Histories Following hard on the heels of a series of well publicised Cyber Attacks on high profile UK organisations including Co-op, Harrods, and Marks & Spencer – The UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has confirmed that it has suffered a major Cyber Breach. Hackers are reported to have infiltrated the UK’s Legal Aid Agency (LAA), potentially accessing sensitive personal data of millions of legal aid applicants dating back 15 years. Cybercriminals claim to have accessed 2.1 million pieces of data, though the MoJ has yet to verify this figure. The government discovered the incident on April 23rd but only realized its full extent last Friday [16th. May 2025] suggesting the breach may be larger than initially assessed …
3). MFA/2FA Understanding the Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Small Businesses. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security process that necessitates multiple forms of verification to access an account. This method significantly enhances online security, particularly for (SMEs) navigating the digital landscape. As cyber threats continue to rise, the importance of MFA becomes increasingly evident. For Small Businesses, which often operate with limited resources, such breaches can lead to devastating financial and reputational damage, causing up to 60% of them to close within six months after a significant incident. MFA is particularly critical for businesses that handle sensitive customer data, as data breaches can lead to severe legal ramifications and loss of consumer trust. Adopting MFA is not just a proactive security measure; it is an essential aspect of modern business operations …
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