Cyber Attacks Lead to Job Losses: UK Companies Face the Fallout
Cyber-attacks are wreaking havoc on UK companies, leading to significant job losses. Databarracks’ Data Health Check 2024 reveals over a third of IT and security professionals report dismissals due to these breaches.
Hot Take:
Looks like cyber-attacks are the new office fire drills – only, instead of gathering in the parking lot, you might find yourself gathering your personal belongings. Who knew hackers had the power to trigger mass exodus from the workplace?
Key Points:
- Over half of organizations were impacted by cyber threats in the past year.
- Large companies are five times more likely to suffer data loss from cyber incidents.
- 37% of surveyed IT and cyber security professionals reported job losses due to cyber-attacks.
- Cyber incidents are the leading cause of downtime and data loss.
- Employee training and communication are crucial in mitigating the impact of cyber-attacks.
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