Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 23
UK firms confident on ransomware but face rising AI-driven risks
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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cloud security
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UK firms feel confident recovering from ransomware but face growing AI-driven risks and supply-chain vulnerabilities, reveals OpenText Cybersecurity survey.
AI cybercrime surges as UK loses GBP £100 million to new scams
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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physical security
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email security
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agentic ai
AI-powered cybercrime has surged in the UK, with new scams causing losses of nearly GBP £100 million amid deepfake and phishing attacks.
Air IT Group focuses on automation to drive SME technology growth
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Air IT Group unveils a new automation-focused strategy and omnichannel platform to boost technology adoption and growth for UK SMEs facing economic pressures.
Small businesses faster at fixing cyber flaws as AI risk grows
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cartech
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casb
Small businesses are remediating critical cyber vulnerabilities faster than larger firms amid rising AI-assisted cyber threats, reveals Intruder's 2025 report.
NatWest boosts SME cyber resilience with NCRCG partnership
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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smart home
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advanced persistent threat protection
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hybrid & remote work
NatWest partners with the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group to boost cyber security awareness for its staff supporting charities and SMEs across sectors.
BookMyAdvert.com unveils UK's first self-serve TV ad platform
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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martech
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youtube
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social media
BookMyAdvert.com launches UK's first self-serve TV ad platform, letting users book campaigns across major broadcasters and digital channels from 2p per view.
Supply chain risks overwhelm cybersecurity leaders, report finds
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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phishing
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martech
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cartech
A report reveals 60% of UK and US cybersecurity leaders find third-party supply chain risks overwhelming amid rising breaches and operational impacts.
TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.
Wayflyer launches Hosted Capital to embed financing in apps
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Wayflyer launches Hosted Capital, enabling platforms to embed finance offers directly into apps, boosting revenue and easing access to funding for businesses.
SMEs urged to cut data & boost cyber defences as attacks rise
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
SMEs in Australia and the UK face rising cyber threats; experts urge cutting data and boosting defences as attacks and costs escalate rapidly.
NCSC urges boards to prioritise cyber resilience amid 130% rise
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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supply chain
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
The NCSC warns of a 130% surge in major cyberattacks, urging UK boards to prioritise cyber resilience and rapid recovery planning for critical operations.
CyberSmart joins NCRCG to boost cyber resilience for UK SMEs
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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supply chain
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hybrid & remote work
CyberSmart has joined the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group as a National Ambassador to bolster cyberdefence for UK SMEs and their MSPs.
Mobile wallets rise among young UK shoppers as card use persists
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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bnpl
Mobile wallets are gaining popularity with young UK shoppers, while older generations continue to prefer debit and credit cards for online purchases.
Wallix unveils PAM Core to boost mid-sized firms' cybersecurity
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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pam
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iam
Wallix launches Wallix One PAM Core, a SaaS tool boosting mid-sized firms' cybersecurity by managing privileged access without major IT changes.
SuiteWorld: Bero's blueprint for startups in a tough market
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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erp
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oracle
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smb
Tom Holland's Bero brewery is thriving with an enterprise ERP from day one, proving tech foresight is key for startups in a challenging craft beer market.
Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR, eyes first profit
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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hcm
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erp
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smb
Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR and nears first profit, supporting 350,000 businesses with its integrated employment platform globally.
Ekco boosts UK presence with Solsoft acquisition for SME growth
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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cybersecurity
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it services
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smb
Ekco expands its UK footprint by acquiring Solsoft, a Bristol-based MSP, to enhance services for SMEs across multiple industries and grow its workforce.
Ecommpay & humm partner to boost UK retail finance for GBP £3,000
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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fintech
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bnpl
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smb
Ecommpay teams up with humm to offer flexible finance up to GBP £3,000 for UK merchants, boosting sales in travel and high-value retail sectors.
Aruga Cyber expands in UK with new AI defence & free tools
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
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cybersecurity
Aruga Cyber expands UK presence with new Luton office, AI-powered threat defence, and free Cyber Compass tool to boost cyber security access for all firms.
AI speeds up 3D interior design as London firm cuts costs to GBP £1
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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ai
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uk government
London firm Duke of Design cuts 3D interior design costs to under GBP £1 and slashes rendering time from days to minutes using AI technology.