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SME Cyber Insights: Tuesday 08 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 …
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1). Scattered Spider Cybercrime Group On the Move: Critical Ransomware Threat to UK SMEs in 2025  Ransomware attacks have surged dramatically in 2024, with cyber threat intelligence researchers at BitSight reporting a 25% increase in unique victims listed on leak sites. The number of Ransomware group-operated leak sites has grown by 53%, highlighting how Ransomware remains the preferred weapon of financially motivated cybercriminals seeking substantial payouts from organizations. Among the most concerning threats to UK SMEs is Scattered Spider, a sophisticated attack group that has rapidly evolved from initial access broker to a full-spectrum cyber threat capable of devastating small and medium enterprises …

2). Threat Intel: Microsoft 365 Direct Send Phishing Attack Targets UK SMEs – Email Security Alert  A sophisticated new phishing campaign exploiting Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature has successfully targeted over 70 organisations since May 2025, with attackers using this built-in Microsoft function to bypass traditional email security measures. This represents a critical threat to UK SMEs relying on Microsoft 365 for business communications. Cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft 365’s Direct Send function to send highly targeted, extremely convincing phishing emails that are managing to bypass current Cybersecurity protocols. This campaign allows attackers to impersonate internal employees without ever compromising a single account …

3). DATA RECOVERY Cyber KPI: Data loss is a critical concern for individuals and organisations alike, as it can lead to significant operational disruptions and financial setbacks. Understanding the various causes of data loss and implementing effective recovery strategies are essential for maintaining data integrity and availability. Ransomware is a type of malware that infiltrates a computer or network, encrypting critical data and restricting access until a ransom is paid. Attackers often demand payment in cryptocurrencies to maintain anonymity. The encryption renders files inaccessible, effectively locking users out of their own data. Even if the ransom is paid, there is no guarantee that access will be restored, and paying may encourage further criminal activity …

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