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Ransomware causes revenue loss for 47% of UK energy firms
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Nearly half of UK energy firms report revenue loss from ransomware, Bridewell finds, with 45% suffering operational disruptions. Phishing incidents persist, averaging 14 per year.
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Ransomware attacks hit 63% of UK government bodies
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Sixty-three percent of UK government sector businesses faced ransomware attacks last year, with phishing incidents adding to the sector's cyber security woes.
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Ransomware hits 59% of UK financial firms in past 12 months
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Bridewell research reveals 59% of financial services businesses have faced ransomware attacks in the past year, with legal fines and reputation damage as key repercussions.
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UK firms boost board-level cyber security roles by 55%
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Board-level cyber security representation in the UK is up 55% among critical national infrastructure sectors, according to Bridewell. This growth reflects the increasing threat landscape, with central government organisations seeing the most significant rise in secure governance.
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US infrastructure crisis: a third illegally pay ransoms
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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Over a third of US critical infrastructure entities have illegally paid ransoms, facing grave legal and financial fallout, Bridewell study finds.
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UK infrastructure sectors alarmed over rise in AI cyber threats
Fri, 17th May 2024
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New research by Bridewell reveals over 75% of UK's key infrastructure organisations are increasingly concerned about AI-powered cybercrime.
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Bridewell acquires Arculus to amplify public sector cybersecurity
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Bridewell fortifies its public sector growth by acquiring Arculus Cyber Security, aiming to enhance its Critical National Infrastructure expertise.
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Bridewell OT security specialist gains new appointment
Thu, 19th Jan 2023
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UK cyber security firm Bridewell appoints Glenn Warwick as Head of Operational Technology to strengthen clients' OT security and drive R&D in this area.