The larger the business, the more likely they were to experience cyber crime (17% of micro businesses, 24% of small businesses, 41% f medium businesses and 48% of large businesses).
The larger the business, the more likely they were to experience cyber crime (17% of micro businesses, 24% of small businesses, 41% f medium businesses and 48% of large businesses). — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Department for Science, Innovation & Technology in May 2026. It covers topics including UK, Cyber Crime. 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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The larger the business, the more likely they were to experience cyber crime (17% of micro businesses, 24% of small businesses, 41% f medium businesses and 48% of large businesses). This data was published by Department for Science, Innovation & Technology and covers UK, Cyber Crime.
Where does this data come from?
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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