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Cybersecurity fears stall UK SMEs' digital ambitions

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Cyber fears are stalling digital plans for UK SMEs, with 42% naming security as the main barrier despite strong ambitions for 2026.
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UK warned over growing cyber threat to key services

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UK's cyber agency warns ageing infrastructure and SMEs face rising attack risk, urging urgent resilience upgrades and stronger regulation.
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Serbus completes executive team for UK security push

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Serbus completes six-strong executive team with new finance and security chiefs to drive UK “connect and protect” critical services push.
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UK, Ireland lag on quantum-safe crypto as certs shrink

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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UK and Ireland firms trail global peers on post-quantum crypto prep as key, certificate woes mount and budgets constrain defences.
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UK cyberattacks surge 129%, fuelling risk & losses

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Significant UK cyberattacks jump 129%, with major incidents hitting firms' finances, supply chains and insurance costs across the economy.
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Ian Groves secures second GTIA council term for UK

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Start Tech leader Ian Groves wins second three-year term on GTIA's UK and Ireland Executive Council, strengthening his role in the IT channel.
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Aliter unites trio as Serbus to drive UK security push

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Aliter folds three tech firms into Serbus to target UK critical infrastructure security, eyeing GBP £75m revenue within two years.
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UK cyber crime reports surge as true costs hidden

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Cyber crime reports to Action Fraud have jumped 37% in five years, but analysts warn hidden enterprise losses run to hundreds of millions.
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UK unveils new Cyber Unit amid mixed funding concerns

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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UK launches central Cyber Unit to harden public sector defences, as experts warn GBP £210 million funding may fall short of ambitions.
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UK unveils GBP £210m cyber plan to bolster public services

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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UK launches GBP £210m Cyber Action Plan and central unit to shore up digital public services amid rising attacks and legacy risks.
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US, European firms unprepared for post-quantum threats

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Nine in ten US and European security professionals lack a roadmap for post-quantum cryptography, leaving critical data exposed long term.
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AI set to transform cyber defence strategies in 2026

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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AI is set to redefine cyber defence in 2026, forcing UK boards and public bodies to swap reactive security for automated, collective resilience.
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AI-fuelled cyber attacks push UK security to turning point

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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AI-driven attacks shifting from data theft to crippling operations mark a 2025 tipping point for UK cyber security, DTP Group warns.
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AI rollout exposes UK factories' ageing cyber defences

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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AI adoption is exposing UK factories' outdated control systems, with rising cyberattacks hitting legacy OT and fragile supply chains.
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Prompt injection & vibe coding to reshape mobile security

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Prompt injection attacks and AI-driven “vibe coding” are tipped to become leading threats to mobile security and crypto wallets by 2026.
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Six UK cyber startups join drive to shield key services

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Six UK cyber startups join a new state-backed scheme to defend critical infrastructure as severe attacks on key services jump 50% in a year.
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NCSC warns AI prompt injection could drive huge UK data breaches

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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UK cyber agency warns that misunderstanding AI prompt injection risks could trigger data breaches surpassing past SQL attacks in scale.
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Firevault & Sona partner to offer offline data storage for UK firms

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Firevault partners with Sona Insurance Solutions to provide UK firms with offline data storage, enhancing protection against rising cyber threats and insurer demands.
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Tech leaders urge UK to boost early-stage cyber security firms

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Tech leaders urge UK Government to reform procurement and boost support for early-stage cyber security firms to secure global leadership ambitions.
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Negligence is Warfare

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Cyber-attacks in the UK have surged from 89 to 204, exposing major firms like Marks & Spencer and Jaguar Land Rover to serious risks amid government inaction.