Nearly half of UK businesses pwned last year as phishing keeps doing the job like it's 2005

Theregister | 01-05-2026 12:36am |

A recent report indicates that nearly 50% of businesses in the United Kingdom experienced security breaches last year, primarily due to phishing attacks. The findings suggest that a significant number of employees continue to fall victim to fraudulent emails, often impersonating IT support, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information. This trend highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in cybersecurity practices, as many staff members remain susceptible to deceptive tactics that exploit human error rather than advanced technological threats.

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