Phishing attacks remained the most prevalent type of breach or attack by far (experienced by 38% of businesses and 25% of charities)

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

May 27, 2026

Phishing attacks remained the most prevalent type of breach or attack by far (experienced by 38% of businesses and 25% of charities) — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Department for Science, Innovation & Technology in May 2026. It covers topics including UK, Phishing. The original data appears in Cyber security breaches survey 2025/2026 . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Phishing attacks remained the most prevalent type of breach or attack by far (experienced by 38% of businesses and 25% of charities) This data was published by Department for Science, Innovation & Technology and covers UK, Phishing.

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This statistic comes from Cyber security breaches survey 2025/2026 , published by Department for Science, Innovation & Technology on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cyber-security-breaches-survey-20252026/cyber-security-breaches-survey-20252026#summary.

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Phishing attacks remained the most prevalent type of breach or attack by far (experienced by 38% of businesses and 25% of charities)

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