1). Cyber Threats & Data Loss: How UK SMEs Can Prevent, Recover & Stay Resilient Cyber threats are malicious attempts to access, damage, disrupt, or steal data from your systems. These threats come in many forms: malware, ransomware, phishing scams, insider threats, and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. Data loss, whether due to cyberattack, human error, or hardware failure, can cripple a business—resulting in financial penalties, legal issues, and loss of trust. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK often lack dedicated cybersecurity resources, making them appealing to attackers. The 2024 UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey found that 43% of SMEs experienced a cyber breach in the past 12 months. Yet many lack a recovery plan or offsite backups …
