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The Rise of ‘Cybercrime-as-a-Service’ – Why Hackers Can Now Target You for £50

There was a time when hacking required skill. Now, it just requires a credit card.

Welcome to the Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) economy, where anyone—yes, anyone—can rent hacking tools, ransomware, and phishing kits for less than the price of a takeaway.

Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS): Criminals buy pre-made ransomware software and get a cut of every ransom paid.

Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS): £50 gets you ready-made phishing emails and fake login pages that even professionals struggle to detect.

DDoS-for-Hire: Want to take down a competitor’s website? That’ll cost you about £30.

Cybercrime isn’t just growing—it’s becoming easier, cheaper, and more profitable than ever.

Why This is a Game-Changer (and a Business Killer)

 Hacking is No Longer Just for Hackers – You don’t need to be an expert. Any criminal with Wi-Fi can launch attacks.

 AI-Powered Scams are Almost Impossible to Detect – AI is now writing scam emails so convincing that even cybersecurity pros are getting caught.

 Small Businesses are Prime Targets – Hackers know SMEs have weak defences and no cybersecurity team.

Cybercriminals don’t care about your size. They care about how easy you are to hack.

Real UK Businesses Hit by the New Cybercrime Economy

The Deepfake CEO Scam – A finance employee received a video call from their ‘CEO’ asking for a payment. The problem? It wasn’t real. AI-generated deepfake technology fooled them into transferring £200,000 to a hacker.

The Phishing Invoice Scam – A UK law firm received a perfectly crafted email from a long-time supplier. They changed the payment details as requested. £75,000 was gone forever.

The Ransomware Catastrophe – A small accountancy firm was hit with Ransomware-as-a-Service. Their files were locked, and hackers demanded £100,000. They had no backups. They paid. Two months later, they were hit again.

How to Protect Your Business From the New Age of Cybercrime

1. Assume You’re a Target – If you use email, online banking, cloud storage, or accept card payments—you’re already on the list.

2. Train Your Employees to Spot AI-Powered Scams – Old-school phishing awareness isn’t enough. Your team needs training on deepfake scams, AI-generated emails, and fake invoices.

3. Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on Everything – Passwords alone aren’t enough. If your credentials get stolen, MFA stops hackers in their tracks.

4. Backup Everything – Offsite & Securely – Ransomware doesn’t work if you have clean backups. But backups only help if they’re tested and secure from hackers.

5. Monitor for Breached Passwords – If your employees’ credentials are leaked in a data breach, hackers will try them on your business accounts. Services like HaveIBeenPwned can help, but real-time monitoring is better.

6. Get 24/7 Cybersecurity Protection – Hackers work 24/7. Most businesses don’t. A Managed Security Provider (MSSP) can detect and stop threats before they hit.

Cybercrime is Now a Business – Are You Prepared?

Hackers don’t need skills anymore. They just need a small budget and the right service provider.

If your business isn’t protected, it’s not a question of IF you’ll be attacked—it’s WHEN.

Want to know if your business would survive an AI-powered cyber attack? We’re offering a free cybersecurity risk assessment for UK businesses that want to stay ahead of the threat.

Click here to book yours now. Because £50 is all it takes for a hacker to ruin everything.