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Cyber crime reports to Action Fraud have jumped 37% in five years, but analysts warn hidden enterprise losses run to hundreds of millions.

Monzo data shows spending on AI platforms has more than doubled to GBP £19 million in 2025, as pre-loved shopping and coffee also surge.

Burnout and alert fatigue among UK cyber teams are quietly eroding defences, leaving organisations exposed as attacks intensify.

Rithum links its commerce platform to Stripe’s Agentic Commerce Suite, enabling AI agents to handle product discovery and payments end-to-end.

AI-driven attacks shifting from data theft to crippling operations mark a 2025 tipping point for UK cyber security, DTP Group warns.

Cyber chiefs predict 2026 cyber budgets will pivot from prevention and box-ticking to rapid response, recovery and demonstrable resilience.

UK cyber leaders criticise Budget for lacking dedicated cybersecurity funding, risking economic growth and resilience amid rising cyber threats.

Reconomy partners with Polytag to enhance UK recycling transparency by installing UV tag tech at Casepak, aiding brands with real-time packaging recycling data.

Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.

Cyber-attacks in the UK have surged from 89 to 204, exposing major firms like Marks & Spencer and Jaguar Land Rover to serious risks amid government inaction.

The UK’s new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill targets protecting critical infrastructure and firms from cyberattacks causing GBP £2 billion in annual losses.

Phishing attacks surged in 2025, with a 67% rise exploiting trusted platforms like Zoom and PayPal, and a 449% increase in phone-based vishing incidents targeting businesses.

Blackwired launches AI-powered ThirdWatch upgrades to predict and prevent cyber-attacks, enhancing threat visualisation and intelligence for global businesses.

Most UK and European business leaders predict more complex cyber threats in 2025, driven by AI attacks, ransomware, and supply chain breaches, says Talan report.

Droplet's NeverTrust security solution certified on HPE ProLiant to shield UK firms from costly breaches by isolating applications beyond identity-based controls.

UK retailers face growing cyber threats that disrupt operations, forcing a strategic focus on resilience to protect eCommerce and customer trust.

US AI firm Topsort enters UK via Phuzion Media acquisition, appointing Stefano Biondi as General Manager to boost local retail media presence.

Nearly 70% of UK CISOs face pressure to conceal cyber breaches, risking regulatory penalties and undermining trust amid calls for stricter disclosure rules.

Marks & Spencer led UK back-to-school social media campaigns in 2025, partnering with 1,380 influencers to generate GBP £5 million in earned media value.

Prsnt app surges in popularity after backing from three Dragons on BBC's Dragons' Den, with tens of thousands now sending instant digital gifts daily.