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CYBER INSIGHTS: Welcome to Today’s Edition of CYBERInsights – The Roundup of Today´s UK Small Business Cybersecurity Best Practice & Advice …
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1). CYBER THREAT INTEL: Cyber Threats in Agriculture: Why Farmers Must Act Now to counter the Threat The agricultural sector is facing a rising cyber threat as farms become more digital, according to a recent post by Farmers Weekly. With increased adoption of smart farming technology, IoT devices, and remote operations, cybercriminals now have more opportunities to attack according to a recent post by Farmers Weekly that I picked up on. Why Are Farms a Cyber Target? 84% of breaches stem from phishing attacks. 35% of businesses report impersonation scams in emails or online.17% of farm businesses experience malware attacks, costing an average of £1,205 per breach …

2). RANSOMWARE: 2025 Cyber Incident Insights Report: Threat Actors Double as Ransomware Declines The S-RM Cyber Incident Insights Report 2025 delivers crucial findings on the evolving cyber threat landscape. Analysing over 600 cyber incidents from 2024, the report uncovers a significant shift in attack patterns and organizational resilience. Key Findings Threat Actors Doubled – The number of distinct cybercriminal groups surged by 96%, from 27 in 2023 to 53 in 2024, signalling a more fragmented and aggressive threat landscape. Ransomware Still Dominant but Slowing – One-third of all incidents involved ransomware, maintaining its top spot for the third consecutive year …

3). CYBER MITIGATION: Small and medium enterprises (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 …

CYBER EVENT: DDoS – Join the Exclusive DDoS Day 2025

DDoS attacks are often mistakenly perceived as a low-tech criminal nuisance, but the reality is far more alarming. As attacks grow in complexity and scale, they have become a critical tool leveraged by hostile states, posing a direct threat to national security and business resilience.

On March 20, 2025, the House of Lords DDoS Day, hosted by Red Button, will bring together some of the leading minds in Cybersecurity for an invite-only event, dedicated to equipping organizations with the latest strategies to combat modern DDoS threats.

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