UK's cybersecurity needs improvement but awareness is growing

The UK's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology released the Cybersecurity Breaches Survey 2024, revealing the pressing issue of cyberattacks where 50% of businesses and 32% of charities experienced breaches, especially phishing scams; however, there is a lack of preparedness as only 54% have processes for handling phishing emails; supply chain risks loom large with only 31% of businesses conducting risk assessments in 2023; there is a positive shift in perception as cybersecurity becomes a high priority for 75% of businesses and 63% of charities, but there are sectoral differences in prioritization with farming businesses at risk; the report emphasizes the need for organizations to adapt cybersecurity programs to face the challenges ahead in 2024. ```

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