The data breach capital of the UK

guest · Sep 21, 2020

Cambridgeshire crowned the UK’s cyber crime capital
September 21, 2020
https://www.itgovernance.co.uk/blog/cambridgeshire-crowned-the-uks-cyber-crime-capital

Cambridgeshire has the unwanted distinction of being the UK’s fastest-growing hotspot for cyber crime, after the number of attacks in the county increased by 49% over a three-year period.

Figures from the ONS (Office of National Statistics) show that security incidents in Cambridgeshire increased from 2,789 in 2016 to 4,155 in 2018.
What is happening in Cambridgeshire?
At first glance, these figures – which were collated by the Internet service provider Fasthosts – suggest that Cambridgeshire is some sort of Wild West for cyber crime.

Attacks in the region have skyrocketed in recent years, with only North Wales (+47%) seeing a comparable increase.
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Fasthosts: The data breach capital of the UK

Data breaches are constantly on the rise, and cyber security is an ever-evolving battle. In the UK in 2019, almost a third of UK businesses identified cyber security breaches – and it adds up, with attacks costing them an average of £4,180 per year.

But are there any patterns to these attacks? Are some areas more vulnerable than others, regardless of their population? We look at ONS data to see which areas of the UK suffer the most from cyber attacks.
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