Excerpt from The Fast Mode Article, Published on Jun 25, 2025.
In response to the escalating wave of ransomware attacks targeting UK businesses, BT has announced significant enhancements to its cybersecurity suite, with a sharp focus on supporting SMEs. The telecom giant warns that SMEs are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals, as new research reveals a staggering two million UK SMEs have received no cybersecurity training to date. According to BT, 42% of small businesses and an alarming 67% of medium-sized enterprises reported experiencing a cyberattack or data breach within the past year. These statistics highlight a growing vulnerability among SMEs, many of which lack the resources or awareness to defend against increasingly sophisticated threats.
To address this critical gap, BT has launched a dedicated cybersecurity training program tailored specifically for SMEs. This initiative aims to equip SME owners and employees with practical knowledge on how to safeguard their operations from evolving cyber threats. The training was unveiled at a recent event hosted by BT, where cybersecurity experts emphasized the importance of proactive defense strategies for SMEs. The training covers next-generation threats impacting SMEs, including the growing influence of AI and the future potential of quantum computing in cybercrime. It also sheds light on specific attack vectors such as account takeovers using stolen credentials and the alarming rise in “quishing” attacks—QR code-based phishing scams—which have increased by 1,400% in just five years.
In collaboration with Be the Business, BT’s new efforts aim to empower SMEs to take immediate steps toward building cyber resilience. The partnership underscores the urgency of raising cybersecurity awareness among SMEs, which form the backbone of the UK economy. BT’s latest move signals a critical shift toward targeted cybersecurity solutions for SMEs, ensuring they are not left behind in the race against cyber threats. For SMEs, timely action is now more crucial than ever
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