Security Data breaches cost £47 per record News By Nicole Kobie published 25 February 2008 New research lays out the cost of a data breach in the UK, and finds most such incidents are caused by lost laptops or other devices. Ponemon InstituteSymantecPGP CorporationGet the ITPro. daily newsletterSign up today and you will receive a free copy of our Focus Report 2025 - the leading guidance on AI, cybersecurity and other IT challenges as per 700+ senior executivesContact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Nicole KobieSocial Links NavigationFreelance journalist Nicole Kobie first started writing for ITPro in 2007, with bylines in New Scientist, Wired, PC Pro and many more. Nicole the author of a book about the history of technology, The Long History of the Future. More about security February was the worst month on record for ransomware attacks – and one threat group had a field day CISA issues warning over Medusa ransomware after 300 victims from critical sectors impacted Latest Starmer bets big on AI to unlock public sector savings See more latest Most Popular Starmer bets big on AI to unlock public sector savings February was the worst month on record for ransomware attacks – and one threat group had a field day Open source security in the spotlight as UK gov publishes fresh guidance Tech talent shortages mean firms are scrapping traditional recruitment strategies National Grid investment wing backs AI startups to boost energy efficiency Laid-off workers are ditching full-time work: 70% of staff caught up in brutal layoffs opted for part-time roles and freelance gigs – and flexibility was the big appeal for many AI is now vital to MSP growth, but adoption challenges could hamper success UK firms are pulling ahead of EU competitors in the AI race – here's why ‘The entire forecasting business process changed’: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says Excel changed the game for enterprises in 1985 – he’s confident AI tools will do the same CISA issues warning over Medusa ransomware after 300 victims from critical sectors impacted Resources Optimise CX and accelerate business growth through your voice network Posted whitepaper Solving the sustainability problem: Fueling the secondary market with high-value goods Posted Whitepaper The State of B2B Recommerce Posted Whitepaper How an online B2B resale platform helps handle post-holiday returns Posted Whitepaper VIEW MORE WHITEPAPERS LATEST ARTICLES1Starmer bets big on AI to unlock public sector savings2February was the worst month on record for ransomware attacks – and one threat group had a field day3Open source security in the spotlight as UK gov publishes fresh guidance4Tech talent shortages mean firms are scrapping traditional recruitment strategies5National Grid investment wing backs AI startups to boost energy efficiency
