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1). Operation ENDGAME 2025: 300 Ransomware Servers Taken Down in Global Police Raid International law enforcement dismantled major ransomware infrastructure between May 19-22, 2025, taking down 300 servers, neutralising 650 domains, and issuing arrest warrants for 20 cybercriminals targeting small businesses. Operation ENDGAME is an ongoing international cybercrime operation targeting “initial access malware” – the tools criminals use to break into business systems before launching ransomware attacks. This phase, coordinated by Europol and Eurojust, involved law enforcement from Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, UK, and USA. Why this matters for SMEs: These malware strains operate as “cybercrime-as-a-service,” where criminal groups rent attack tools to target businesses. Small and medium enterprises are prime targets due to typically having fewer cybersecurity defences.

2). COMPLIANCE: New Cybersecurity Laws 2025: What UK SMEs Must Know About EU and UK Compliance Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face a wave of new cybersecurity legislation from both the EU and UK in 2025, requiring immediate preparation for Compliance with regulations that could significantly impact business operations and costs. Who must comply: Essential and important entities including energy, transport, banking, financial market infrastructures, health, drinking water, waste water, digital infrastructure, ICT service management, public administration, and space sectors. The convergence of EU and UK cybersecurity legislation creates a complex compliance landscape. SMEs operating across borders or serving regulated sectors face particular challenges, as they must navigate multiple regulatory requirements simultaneously …

3). WHAT IS RANSOMWARE & Is Your SME Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks? – CyberKPI: Ransomware uses encryption to hold a victim’s information at a ransom, rendering it inaccessible until the attacker receives a payment. The malware used by the attackers now employ double-extortion and triple-extortion tactics. For instance, Cybercriminals not only encrypt the victim’s data but also steal it, threatening to leak it if the ransom is not paid. Companies that fail to adequately protect customer data may also face legal consequences, including potential lawsuits. Victims of Ransomware may be required to notify affected individuals if their personal data has been compromised, further complicating the aftermath of an attack …

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