A Vodafone Business survey finds many UK firms remain poorly prepared for a major cyberattack, with widespread gaps in training, weak password practices, and high exposure to phishing and AI-driven deepfake scams. While awareness has risen after high-profile incidents, fewer than half of businesses have basic cyber-awareness training in place, and the government’s new Telecommunications Fraud Charter aims to bolster coordination and practical defenses. #VodafoneBusiness #TelecommunicationsFraudCharter
Keypoints
- One in ten business leaders believe their organisation would not survive a major cyberattack.
- 63% say their risk of cyberattack has increased in the past year and 89% are more alert after high-profile breaches.
- Fewer than half of firms have ensured all staff have completed basic cyber-awareness training.
- Employees reuse work passwords across an average of 11 personal accounts, increasing credential theft risk.
- The government’s second Telecommunications Fraud Charter and industry measures aim to strengthen defences against phishing and deepfake impersonation scams.
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