Are UK Businesses Rolling the Dice on Cyber‑Crimes?
Picture this: thousands of shops, offices, and cafés are rediscovering the joy of opening doors again, but an invisible swarm of cyber‑criminals is lurking in the shadows, ready to strike. According to Blick Rothenberg, a top tax and advisory wing, the threat isn’t just a distant buzz—it’s a full‑blown headline.
David Hough on the Front Lines
Tech whiz David Hough made it crystal clear: “We see the signal everywhere. Cyber‑criminals are sharpening their claws, especially now that businesses are popping back into action.” He warned that phishing emails have become the new paper route. Some emails declare you’ve snagged a tax refund, others coax you to click a link for a chance at corona‑related savings. The lure? A 50‑50 chance of a $13,000 drop in your bank account.
Calvin Gan Says Security is a Sprint, Not a Marathon
F‑Secure’s tactical chief Calvin Gan echoed the tension: “It’s not enough to flip a switch and expect protection to hold. Cyber‑attack defense needs to evolve live—before the threat even arrives.” He advised that businesses shouldn’t wait to react; instead, lay down a continuous, agile shield that keeps pace with remote work and office return.
What to Do Right Now
- Audit your firewalls and email filters—think of it as checking the locks on your front door before the party begins.
- Train your team on spotting phishing; a quick quiz can save you a potential $50k.
- Implement a real‑time monitoring plan—no more ‘get‑back‑in‑actioning’ after the first breach.
- Back‑up your data and keep a recovery plan ready; even the best security can’t always stop every attack.
Bottom line: Business owners and tech teams should act like detectives—always looking for red flags, not just listening to the news.
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