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SME CYBER INSIGHTS: Friday 16 May 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). COMPLIANCE: Cyber Security Wake-Up Call – £60,000 Fine Highlights Critical Data Protection Vulnerabilities. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a stark warning to businesses following a £60,000 fine against Merseyside-based DPP Law Ltd, underscoring the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures that experts like Keith Budden of Ensurety.co.uk have been championing for years. In a detailed investigation, the ICO revealed how DPP Law Ltd suffered a significant cyber breach that exposed highly sensitive and confidential personal information on the dark web. The attack exploited a critical security weakness: an infrequently used administrator account lacking multi-factor authentication (MFA) …

2).  EUROPOL: Encrypted Communication Platforms Reveal Critical Cybercrime Intelligence Tactics. In a landmark operation demonstrating the power of encrypted communication intelligence, Europol has successfully dismantled four major criminal networks across Europe, offering critical insights for cybersecurity professionals and businesses. The operation, code-named BULUT, highlights how encrypted platforms like Sky ECC and ANOM have become pivotal tools in both criminal activities and law enforcement investigations. As cyber threats become increasingly complex, the line between technological innovation and potential misuse becomes blurrier. SMEs must remain vigilant, adaptive, and proactively engaged in understanding emerging technological landscapes …

3). GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation Compliance for SMEs – In today’s interconnected digital world, data privacy has become a paramount concern for businesses and individuals alike. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stands as a cornerstone legislation designed to safeguard personal data within the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA). Enforced from May 25, 2018, GDPR has not only transformed how organizations handle data but also set a global standard for data protection and privacy. GDPR is a comprehensive regulation that aims to give individuals in the EU more control over their personal data and unify data protection rules within the EU/EEA. It applies to all businesses, regardless of location, that process personal data of individuals residing in the EU

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GDPR Training & Audits – Your business’s reputation is everything. If you’re not GDPR compliant, there is much more at stake for your company than a fine. Without your reputation and proof that you can offer your clients/customers complete privacy and protection, you could be left out in the cold. Our online course offers you a human approach to training while being informative and easy to follow. We also offer in-house training with Keith, who has been involved in the development of the General Data Protection Regulation with both the UK Information Commissioner’s Office and the Internet Advertising Bureau. As well as training, we are able to run full GDPR audits on your businesses terms and conditions and privacy policies.