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612,000 UK Firms Breached as Attack Rate Hits 43%
Original: 612,000 UK Firms Breached as Rate Hits 43% [2026]
New figures indicate that 612,000 UK companies suffered cyber breaches in 2026, with the breach rate reaching 43% of firms. If accurate, this would represent a significant deterioration in the UK's cybersecurity posture, affecting businesses of all sizes. Business groups and security professionals are likely to press for stronger protections and better incident reporting as the scale of the problem becomes clearer.
Why now: The reported breach figures suggest a sharp rise in UK cyberattacks, raising concern among businesses and policymakers.
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- 612,000 UK Firms Breached as Rate Hits 43% [2026] · shattered.io
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