> UK sounds alarm on rising cyber risks to businesses

The UK government launched a national campaign urging businesses to strengthen basic cyber defenses. The initiative follows new figures highlighting the scale of the threat. Serious cyber incidents cost businesses an average of £195,000, with about half of small firms experiencing one in the past 12 months, officials say. “No business is out of reach from cyber criminals. SMEs play a vital role in our economy, and business owners work incredibly hard to build something … More → The post UK sounds alarm on rising cyber risks to businesses appeared first on Help Net Security.