UK Government

Cyber Insurance for UK SMEs: Adoption Gaps, Real Losses, Next Steps

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Cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises faces clarity and cost hurdles – Despite SME leaders recognising cyber risk, nearly half of uninsured firms self-insure. That choice invites financial ruin after major attacks. Surveying 104 SMEs about cyber insurance, the UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology commissioned this study to map the gap. … Read more

UK’s Bold Ransomware Crackdown: Incident Reporting Boosted, Criminal Payments Curbed

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The UK government has introduced proposals to increase ransomware incident reporting and reduce payments to cyber criminals. The measures are rooted in the principle that ransom payments fuel the crime by making it more lucrative. Much like negotiating with terrorists, paying ransoms risks emboldening criminals and increasing the likelihood of future attacks while failing to … Read more

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