BT Business Launches AI Cybersecurity Tools for UK SMEs to Combat Rising Cyber Attacks
BT Business Launches AI Cybersecurity Tools for UK SMEs to Combat Rising Cyber Attacks
Publish Date: 2026-05-24 21:36:00
Source Domain: www.thefastmode.com
BT Business is launching a comprehensive new suite of cyber security tools to help the UK’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) deal with the rapidly escalating threat of cybercrime.
Recent BT research revealed a 300% year-on-year increase in malicious scanning activity, with connected devices now probed an average of 4,000 times a day1, as AI tools rapidly increase the scale and pace of cyber threats. BT’s latest data shows the company now prevents 4 million cyber attacks across its networks every day.
SMEs are a prime target, with half saying the risk of cyber threats is one of their top tech concerns2. Despite this, close to 1.8million businesses, around one in three of the UK’s SME population, still lack even basic cyber protection3, leaving a significant gap in the nation’s defences.
For the first time, BT has launched new AI-powered cyber tools, powered by Crowdstrike, for UK SMEs – giving them access to leading-edge cybersecurity typically reserved for big businesses. Supported by new free cyber support for SMEs and a nationwide marketing campaign, the move reinforces BT Business’ commitment to putting industrial-grade security within reach of every UK business.
Government figures suggest the average cyber breach now costs a UK business £3,5504. With 43% of UK businesses having experienced at least one breach or attack in the past year5, the need for simple, accessible support has never been more urgent.
Following research showing that over eight in ten SMEs believe personalised, in-person guidance would help them improve their security, BT’s new Cyber Support Hub offers a wealth of free support to help close the UK’s growing cyber resilience gap. Developed in line with National Cyber Security Centre guidance, this gives SMEs access to easy-to-understand assessments, guidance and practical next steps.
BT is now providing the following free tools to UK SMEs:
- Cyber Health Check…
