How to Protect Your Business From Cyber Threats in 2025

Why Cyber Secrurity Should be a Priority for your Business

Cyber attacks are becoming more frequent, costly and sophisticated, affecting businesses of all sizes.  Whether its phishing scams, ransomware attacks, or data breaches, cyber criminals are constantly evolving their tactics to exploit vulnerabilities.

A single breach can result in data loss, financial damage, operational downtime, and reputational harm - yet many businesses are still under-prepared when it comes to cyber security.

So, what steps should you take right now to keep your business protected?

The Growing Threat of Cyber Attacks on UK Businesses

• According to the UK Government's Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024: 50% of UK businesses experienced a cyber security breach or attach in the past 12 months.
• Phishing is the most common attack, affecting 84% of businesses that experienced a breach.
• Ransomware attacks are less common but highly damaging, with recovery costs averaging £4,960 for medium and large businesses.

With cyber threats increasing, businesses must take a proactive approach to security instead of waiting for an attack to happen.

Top Cyber Security Threats Facing Businesses

1. Phishing Attacks

What is it?

Cyber criminals impersonate trusted companies via email, text, or phone calls to trick employees into revealing sensitive data or downloading malware.

How to prevent it:

• Train employees to recognise suspicious emails (e.g., urgent requests, unknown senders, misspellings).
• Use email filtering and spam detection tools to block fraudulent emails.
• Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on all business accounts to prevent unauthorised access.

2. Ransomware Attacks

What is it?

Hackers encrypt a business's data and demand a ransom payment to restore access.

How to prevent it:

• Back up all critical data regularly to a secure cloud storage solution.
• Install next-generation endpoint security software to detect and block ransomware.
• Train employees to avoid clicking on suspicious links or attachments.

3. Weak Passwords & Credential Theft

What is it?

Many businesses still use weak or repeated passwords, making them easy targets for hackers.

How to prevent it:

• Use unique, complex passwords for every account.
• Implement a password management system (like the one offered by Galaxy IT) to securely store and manage credentials.
• Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to add an extra layer of protection.

Read our blog for more tips on password best practices.

4. Insider Threats (Employee Negligence or Malicious Intent)

What is it?

Employees may accidentally expose data, fall for phishing scams, or intentionally misuse company data.

How to prevent it:

• Restrict access to sensitive information based on employee roles.
• Conduct regular cyber security training to improve awareness.
• Use network monitoring tools to detect unusual behaviour.

How Galaxy IT Can Help Protect Your Business

Here at Galaxy IT, we specialise in helping businesses stay protected from evolving cyber threats.  Our services include:

• Cyber Security Audits & Risk Assessments - identifying security gaps before attackers do.
• Phishing Awareness & Employee Training - Educating staff to recognise and report threats.
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Setup - Strengthening account security with extra verification steps.
• Password Management Solutions - Secure storage and management of credentials.
• Cloud Security & Backup Solutions - Ensure business continuity with reliable, offsite data protection.

Want to secure your business? Book a Free IT Audit with us today.