The UK has one of the weakest anti-phishing capabilities, according to the first UK industry cyber exposure report by Rapid7, based on a study of 253 of the largest firms listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 250+).
The security firm appraised the companies’ exposure to certain cyber security risks by scanning the internet for exposed systems and devices in the first quarter of 2019 and using data made available through interactions with public-facing systems over the internet.
According to Rapid7, this is the most comprehensive and accurate public report covering the real-world internet presence of a national economy to date, providing a clear indication of the resilience against cyber attacks of the top private sector organisations and industries – the UK’s major employers.
This can be used to facilitate more accurate security budget allocation, help target efforts to reduce exposure to the industries that need it most, and enhance cooperative efforts between government and the private sector to better protect users and companies alike, the report said.
The study found that 88% of the UK organisations scanned have weak or non-existent phishing defences, such…
