{"id":23997,"date":"2025-08-07T10:00:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T08:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyberinsights.iainfraser.net\/?p=23997"},"modified":"2025-08-12T11:18:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T09:18:22","slug":"smes-would-break-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smecyberinsights.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/08\/07\/smes-would-break-law\/","title":{"rendered":"75% of UK Firms Would Break Ransomware Ban, but SMEs Can Benefit from Resilience Focus"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Helping Keep Small Business CYBERSafe!
\n<\/strong>Gibraltar: Thursday 07 August 2025 at 10:00 CET<\/p>\n

75% of UK Firms Would Break Ransomware Ban, but SMEs Can Benefit from Resilience Focus
\n<\/strong>By: Iain Fraser<\/a> – Cybersecurity Journalist<\/a>
\nPublished in Collaboration with: Nord VPN<\/a>
\nSMECyberInsights.co.uk<\/a> –\u00a0<\/a>First for SME Cybersecurity
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Introduction<\/strong>
\nThis article reviews new Commvault research into ransomware payment bans and explains why building Cybersecurity resilience is a top priority for Small & Medium Enterprises<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ransomware bans backed, but not followed<\/strong><\/p>\n

New research from Commvault<\/a> shows UK business leaders strongly support ransomware payment bans:<\/p>\n

* 99% support a private sector ban
\n* 94% support a public sector ban
\n* 96% agree payments should be banned across both<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Why this matters to SMEs?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ransomware remains a growing threat to Small & Medium Enterprises<\/a>:<\/p>\n

* 43% of UK businesses experienced a breach or attack in the past year
\n* Recovery from a cyberattack takes 24 days on average
\n* Downtime can lead to bankruptcy for smaller firms<\/p>\n

These pressures highlight the urgent need for better recovery readiness.<\/p>\n

The upside for SMEs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ransomware bans, if enforced, could push public and private sectors to strengthen defence and response. For SMEs<\/a>, this opens opportunities:<\/p>\n

* Better government support<\/strong>
\n34% of surveyed business leaders believe a ban would lead to increased state intervention and support for Cybersecurity readiness.<\/p>\n

* Fewer attacks over time<\/strong>
\n33% believe bans would reduce the incentive for criminals, making ransomware attacks less common.<\/p>\n

* Increased investment in recovery tools<\/strong>
\n98% of respondents said that cyber readiness and recovery are now top spending priorities. This includes backup systems, immutable storage, and rapid restore tools\u2014all accessible to SMEs through modern hybrid-cloud services.<\/p>\n

* Greater resilience, less risk<\/strong>
\nWhen resilience is built in, SMEs avoid relying on ransom decisions. This protects both data and reputation.<\/p>\n

* More awareness and planning<\/strong>
\nBans spark internal discussions on risk management. SMEs that plan ahead are more likely to survive and recover quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What SMEs should do now<\/strong><\/p>\n

To benefit from this shift, SMEs<\/a> should:<\/p>\n

* Focus on recovery-first Cybersecurity strategies
\n* Use hybrid-cloud storage with immutable backups
\n* Test disaster recovery plans regularly
\n* Train staff on cyber threats and reporting
\n* Consider cyber insurance to reduce financial exposure<\/p>\n

FAQ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Who published this study?<\/strong>
\nCommvault<\/a>, a leader in data protection and Cybersecurity resilience, released the findings in July 2025.<\/p>\n

How many UK businesses are attacked each year?<\/strong>
\nAccording to the UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025, 43%\u2014around 612,000 UK businesses\u2014experienced attacks last year.<\/p>\n

What are the key benefits of a ransomware ban?<\/strong>
\nSupporters believe it will reduce attacker motivation and lead to more government Cybersecurity support.<\/p>\n

How long does recovery take after an attack?<\/strong>
\nOn average, 24 days. For SMEs<\/a>, this can be financially devastating.<\/p>\n

How should SMEs respond to this?<\/strong>
\nBuild Cybersecurity resilience now. Invest in recovery tools. Train staff. Reduce ransom risk before policy changes take effect.<\/p>\n

Summary<\/strong>
\nMost UK business leaders would pay ransoms if needed, despite supporting a ban. SMEs<\/a> should take this as a prompt to invest in Cybersecurity resilience and recovery strategies.<\/p>\n

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