The latest findings from a Temi UK report suggest that British companies are becoming increasingly skilled at recognising and avoiding online scams, though key weaknesses in cyber preparedness remain.
Temi Odurinde, of Temi UK, an ICT professional who advises sole traders and small business owners, says that awareness of phishing and other cyber dangers has risen noticeably in recent years. However, he emphasises that without consistent training and stronger cyber security investment, many organisations will continue to be vulnerable.
Mr Odurinde, who advises clients on information security and a range of ICT solutions, has published a detailed analysis on his website outlining practical steps smaller enterprises can take to protect themselves. The article, Cost of Data Breach Report 2025, draws heavily on the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025, supported by insights from the UK Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025.
In the report, Mr Odurinde highlights that while more businesses are recognising suspicious emails and messages, sophisticated scams and targeted phishing attacks are on the rise.
“Cyber criminals are constantly evolving their tactics,” he said. “A scam email today may be highly personalised, grammatically perfect, and appear to come from a trusted source. This makes it harder for even tech-savvy users to spot without proper training.”
The report also notes that many small businesses still underestimate the financial and reputational impact of a successful cyber attack. Industry data shows that the average cost of a data breach in the UK is now estimated at over £1 million for larger firms, with smaller businesses facing losses that can threaten their survival.
Mr Odurinde warns that complacency is the enemy of cyber safety. “The fact that more businesses are spotting scams is encouraging, but this shouldn’t lead to overconfidence. Cyber resilience is not a one-off project, it’s an ongoing process that requires regular training, system updates, and a culture of security awareness.”
The report provides actionable guidance, from implementing multi-factor authentication and secure password practices to running phishing simulation exercises. It also stresses the importance of creating an incident response plan so that, if an attack does occur, businesses can react quickly and limit the damage.
Mr Odurinde hopes his latest work will help more UK businesses stay ahead of the latest cyber threats. “I want small businesses to understand that cyber security isn’t just an IT issue, it’s a business survival issue,” he added.
