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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