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612,000 UK Firms Breached as Cyber Attack Rate Hits 43%
Original: 612,000 UK Firms Breached as Rate Hits 43% [2026]
An estimated 612,000 UK companies have been breached, with the proportion of affected firms reaching 43% according to a 2026 figure. The numbers point to a sharp rise in cyber attacks against British businesses, with nearly half of companies reportedly hit. Security commentators are expected to debate the figures and what they mean for UK cyber resilience.
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- 612,000 UK Firms Breached as Rate Hits 43% [2026] · shattered.io
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