War on UK Business: Is Yours the Next £440m Cyber Attack Headline?
We are at war. Russia, China, Iran & North Korea are relentlessly cyber attacking UK business and organsations, from the smallest to the biggest – we’re all in their cross-hairs.
In 2023 alone, UK SMEs lost £1.1 billion to cybercrime. When in Easter 2025 Marks and Spencer and Co-op were hit by a cyber-attack costing up to £440 million, boardrooms froze. That wasn’t a Hollywood script. It was Tuesday. If your business touches the internet – even just emails – one cyber-attack could erase decades of work.
You’re not paranoid. You’re a target.
Cyber Reality
Why Cyber Attacks Aren’t "If" – They’re "When"
Cyber attacks UK have surged 300% since 2020. Whether you’re a 5-person startup or a corporate giant, they exploit the same weaknesses.
Phishing scams
84% of breaches start with a phishing email.
*According to the UK government’s Cyber security breaches survey 2025
Everyone is a target
67% of medium sized business, and 74% of large reported a breach.
*According to the UK government’s Cyber security breaches survey 2025
Ransomware
is the most acute cyber threat facing the UK, and only increasing with AI
*According to the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre
SME Cyber Security
32% of all UK business reported a cyber attack in the last 12 months.
*According to the UK government’s Cyber security breaches survey 2025
Business Attacks
The 5 Deadliest Attack Vectors Crippling UK Businesses Right Now
The "Trust Trap": Weaponised Emails
“Urgent invoice attached!” → Boom. Malware installed.
Human error causes 95% of breaches. Training isn’t enough – you need airtight protocols.
Digital Kidnapping: Ransomware Nightmares
Your files. Encrypted. A ticking clock demands Bitcoin. Paying? 80% get hit again within 60 days.
Ghosts in the Machine: Unpatched Software
That outdated server? A welcome mat for hackers. Patch management isn’t IT busywork – it’s survival.
The Inside Job (Accidental Edition)
Lost phones. Shared logins. Leaked data. Employee negligence costs £3,230 per incident for SMEs.
Third-Party Timebombs
Your “secure” supplier gets hacked. Suddenly, your data is on the dark web. Supply chain risk is your weakest link.
Fatal Myth
But We’re Too Small to Be Hacked! – The Fatal Myth
43% of cyber attacks target SMEs. Why? You’re the “low-hanging fruit” with customer data, bank details, and minimal defences. Hackers automate attacks – your 10-person firm faces the same bots as corporations. Without Cyber Essentials certification, you’re fighting with a cardboard shield.
Certification Value
The £25,000 Question: Can You Afford Not to Be Certified?
Verified cyber insurance data indicates that organisations that have Cyber Essentials are 92% less likely to need to claim on their cyber insurance policy, than organisations who don’t have Cyber Essentials
It’s not about being unhackable. It’s about being too hard a target to bother with
Free Cyber Insurance worth £25,000 – *for companies based in the UK with turnover under £20m
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Why Choose Us
Why Choose Cyber Attack Ltd? Hint: You’re Not Buying a Robot
Why choose Cyber Attack Ltd – why not just go with the big corporations? Simple!
Human expertise
I’ve spend over 20 years providing secure collaborative information technology to the biggest global names, including HSBC, BBC, London Stock Exchange and the world’s biggest ad agency WPP.
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No tiered support. Just me – your dedicated cyber security expert and official Cyber Essentials assessor
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Custom guidance for your tech stack.
Speed
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Don’t Become the Next Statistic
The £440 million M&S/Co-op breach started with one supplier’s weak password. Yours could start tomorrow.
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