Half of UK Small Businesses Targeted by Cyber Attacks as SMEs Urged to Act
New commentary from Hyve Managed Hosting highlights that half of all UK small businesses have been targeted by cyber attacks, with managed hosting specialist Charlotte Webb urging SMEs to take proactive steps to protect their digital infrastructure.
Webb points to the UK Government's Cyber Essentials scheme as a practical starting point for smaller organisations, noting that many SMEs lack the in-house expertise to implement comprehensive cybersecurity measures independently.
Small businesses are not immune to sophisticated cyber threats — in fact, they are often the softest targets. The Cyber Essentials scheme exists precisely for organisations that cannot afford a dedicated security team but still need a baseline of protection.
The warning comes amid broader concern about the UK's cyber resilience. Government research estimates that cyberattacks cost the UK economy £14.7 billion annually, a figure that underscores the scale of the challenge facing businesses of all sizes.
