COVID-19 driving a cyber security focus for UK business
In a report, published by PwC, 96% of the businesses that responded stated their cyber security strategy has been shifted due to COVID-19. In addition, 50% said cyber security would be considered in every business decision.
The percentage of UK participants who believed a ransomware attack could affect them in 2021 was 50%, below the report’s 57% global average. This is despite a number of high-profile ransomware attacks in 2020.
The NCSC and its allies have previously reported on cyber criminals utilising COVID-19 for attacks.
