"Generative AI is transforming the cyber threat landscape, making phishing emails and deepfakes more convincing and scalable than ever before. In the past, these attacks were easy to spot, full of careless typos, clumsy grammar and vague language. Nowadays though, cyber attacks are becoming so sophisticated they're almost impossible to differentiate from genuine communications. With successful data breaches at M&S, Co-op and Jaguar Land Rover making headlines recently, it seems no business is immune."
"For SMEs, which often lack enterprise-grade defences, this levelling of the playing field can work in the attacker's favour. Tight budgets and small teams make them the low-hanging fruit of cyber crime. A single breach can lead to catastrophic disruption, halting operations and causing reputational damage or crippling capital loss. Yet while there's no silver bullet for SME cyber security, having a robust strategy to prepare for the worst-case scenario is vital."
"Many believe having the latest technology in place will do all the heavy lifting, but even the most advanced, state-of-the-art security systems are ineffective if the people in your business don't know how to use them. In the past year alone, nearly half of UK businesses were hit by a cyber breach or attack. Most of these incidents (85%) relied on phishing or impersonation - methods that can be mitigated by effective training and behavioural change."
Generative AI produces highly convincing phishing emails and deepfakes that closely mimic legitimate communications, raising difficulty of detection. High-profile breaches at M&S, Co-op and Jaguar Land Rover indicate businesses of all sizes face risk. SMEs often lack enterprise-grade defences, operate with tight budgets and small teams, and therefore attract attackers as low-hanging fruit. Nearly half of UK businesses experienced a breach in the past year, and 85% of incidents relied on phishing or impersonation. Resilience requires layered defences emphasizing education, prevention, cure and recovery, including staff training to recognise threats and tested recovery plans to limit impact.
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