# Record number of UK businesses hit by nation state attacks as attackers weaponize AI

> Armis report: 54% of UK firms hit by state-sponsored attacks in 2025 IT leaders warn GenAI is escalating cyberwarfare risks Many lack expertise and budget to deploy AI-powered defenses A record number of businesses in…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/record-number-of-uk-businesses-hit-by-nation-state-attacks-as-attackers-weaponize-ai?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69ba9c1c24f7aa3c70c152fa)
- **Published:** 2026-03-18
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai #state #armis #attacks #businesses #number #record #sponsored
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