Over 300 UK Firms Hit by Ransomware Attacks in Past Year, Mostly SMEs

Over 300 UK firms were impacted by ransomware attacks in the past year, according to fraud data reported. More than half of the 323 victims were small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The incidents occurred across the United Kingdom, with no specific ransomware strains or technical attack vectors detailed. The data highlights the prevalence of ransomware targeting businesses, particularly those with potentially weaker security postures. No exact dates or CVE identifiers were provided in the report.