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SME Cyber Insights: Tuesday 01 July 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 SME Cybersecurity News, Intel, Best Practice & Advice …
Written & Curated By Iain Fraser – Cybersecurity Journalist
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1). UK Fraud Alert: E-commerce Tops List as Riskiest Purchase Channel with 1-in-83 Fraud Rate. UK consumers suffered record-breaking losses of £1.17 billion to fraud in 2024, with remote and online purchases driving the surge. A comprehensive analysis by BLogic Systems has revealed the stark reality facing British businesses and consumers across different purchase channels. With fraud losses reaching record levels, businesses must prioritize security investments. The analysis demonstrates that fraud risk varies dramatically by purchase channel, with online platforms requiring the most stringent protective measures. E-commerce fraud rates at 1.21% mean that for every £100,000 in online sales, businesses face potential fraud losses of £1,210 …

2). SME Cybersecurity: Mobile Security Threats Facing UK Small Businesses in 2025. Mobile devices have become the primary attack vector for cybercriminals targeting UK Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). With 78% of UK businesses now operating hybrid or remote work models, Smartphones and Tablets represent critical vulnerabilities that threat actors actively exploit. This report examines the offensive mobile security landscape, analysing specific threats to Android and iPhone devices, and provides actionable protection strategies for SME Cybersecurity. The “always-on” nature of mobile devices makes them particularly attractive to Cybercriminals. Users check their phones approximately 96 times daily, creating numerous opportunities for social engineering attacks and malicious app interactions …

3). WHAT IS CYBER TRAINING – Enhancing SME Resilience: The Power of Cybersecurity Training– CyberKPI: Cybersecurity Training teaches response procedures for addressing and managing risks to computer systems. Learning how to identify threats like Cyberattacks, data hacks and Phishing activities, along with the protocols for assessing the risk level. Employees trained in Cybersecurity threats are better prepared to recognise suspicious emails, thus reducing the risk of falling victim to Phishing attacks. By prioritising cybersecurity training and awareness, small businesses in the UK and EU can enhance their resilience against cyber threats, ensuring their operational continuity and safeguarding customer trust …

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