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1). 75% of UK Firms Would Break Ransomware Ban, but SMEs Can Benefit from Resilience Focus This article reviews new Commvault research into ransomware payment bans and explains why building Cybersecurity resilience is a top priority for Small & Medium Enterprises. New research from Commvault shows UK business leaders strongly support ransomware payment bans. But when facing a real attack, 75% admit they would pay a ransom if it was the only way to survive, even if criminal charges applied. Only 10% say they would comply with a ban in that situation. Ransomware bans, if enforced, could push public and private sectors to strengthen defence and response. According to the UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025, 43%—around 612,000 UK businesses—experienced attacks last year …
2). Virgin Media O2 and Daisy Merge to focus on UK SMEs with Scalable Digital Solutions Virgin Media O2 Business and Daisy Group have completed a merger. The new firm is now the UK’s second-largest provider of digital solutions for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The merger combines the scale of Virgin Media O2’s infrastructure with Daisy’s flexibility and customer service. The result is a unified operation offering secure, end-to-end technology services to businesses across the UK. Many UK SMEs struggle with fragmented tech services. Managing multiple vendors increases risk and cost. This merger simplifies procurement and support. As many SMEs adopt hybrid working and digital operations, demand is growing for secure, integrated IT services …
3). WHAT IS RANSOMWARE & Is Your SME Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks? – CyberKPI: Ransomware uses encryption to hold a victim’s information at a ransom, rendering it inaccessible until the attacker receives a payment. The malware used by the attackers now employ double-extortion and triple-extortion tactics. For instance, Cybercriminals not only encrypt the victim’s data but also steal it, threatening to leak it if the ransom is not paid. Companies that fail to adequately protect customer data may also face legal consequences, including potential lawsuits. Victims of Ransomware may be required to notify affected individuals if their personal data has been compromised, further complicating the aftermath of an attack …
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