Hiscox stories
Hiscox warns ransomware hits UK SMEs more than once
Last week
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firewalls
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dr
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ransomware
Hiscox says UK SMEs often face repeat ransomware demands after paying, with many still forced to rebuild systems and suffer fresh disruption.
Hiscox unveils multi-site technology graduate scheme
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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data science
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application security
Hiscox launches a multi-site technology graduate scheme across London, Lisbon and York as it ramps up hiring for digital and cyber roles.
AI company registrations in UK surge 1,321% since ChatGPT launch
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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edutech
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genai
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ai
Registrations of UK tech firms with 'AI' in their name have soared 1,321% since ChatGPT's 2022 launch, signalling rapid growth in the AI sector.
Rise in AI-driven cyberattacks prompts urgent action for SMEs
Mon, 5th May 2025
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ransomware
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semiconductors
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phishing
Two thirds of global firms saw a rise in cyberattacks last year, with AI-driven threats and lack of expertise raising security concerns, says Hiscox report.
Ex-Hiscox exec Jodi Cartwright joins Tint Financial as CCO
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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fintech
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blockchain
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iot
Former Hiscox executive, Jodi Cartwright, joins fintech firm Tint Financial Services as Chief Commercial Officer, aiming to enhance cross-border trading for SMEs.
Hiscox report: Half of UK businesses hit by cyber attack in 2023
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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physical security
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data privacy
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healthtech
Nearly 50% of UK businesses suffered a cyber attack in 2023, marking a 9% rise from the previous year, says Hiscox.
Almost half of businesses experienced a cyberattack last year
Tue, 12th Jul 2022
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cybersecurity
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cyber criminal
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cyber attacks
The travel and leisure, retail and wholesale, and business services industries were the top three sectors most at risk.