Cyber incidents have overtaken hardware failures as the leading cause of IT downtime and data loss for U.K. businesses, particularly impacting large organizations. A survey by Databarracks highlights the growing threat of cyberattacks, which have caused job losses and supply chain disruptions. Despite rising confidence in crisis preparedness, many businesses still lack up-to-date recovery plans.

Aflac Cyber Breach May Expose Customer Health Data, Social Security Numbers
Health insurance firm Aflac disclosed a cyber breach, potentially exposing customer data, including health and claims information, social security numbers, and other personal details. The