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UK Businesses Face £14.7 Billion Cyber Attack Crisis

11/14/2025

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Over the past year, more than 600,000 UK businesses experienced cyber breaches, with an average cost of £195,000 per incident.
Annual cyber attack costs total £14.7 billion, making the United Kingdom the most targeted country in Europe.
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill tightens regulations for critical infrastructure, including healthcare and energy.
Experts urge basic cyber hygiene, including multi-factor authentication and regular software updates.
The government promotes the Cyber Essentials scheme to bolster defenses.

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Story summary

Over the past year, more than 600,000 UK businesses experienced cyber breaches, with an average cost of £195,000 per incident.
Annual cyber attack costs total £14.7 billion, making the United Kingdom the most targeted country in Europe.
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill tightens regulations for critical infrastructure, including healthcare and energy.
Experts urge basic cyber hygiene, including multi-factor authentication and regular software updates.
The government promotes the Cyber Essentials scheme to bolster defenses.