FTSE 250 firms exposed to possible cyber-attacks, report finds

Cybersecurity company says keeping older versions of software online can pose risks

The average FTSE 250 company exposes 35 different avenues of attack for would-be hackers, according to a report, despite the vast majority having "serious issues" with keeping business-critical systems up to date.

According to the cybersecurity company Rapid7's report, created by scanning for systems and devices used by FTSE 250 corporations that are visible on the public internet, the 35 different "attack surfaces " [are] neither good nor bad, but each exposed node " potentially boosts the opportunity for attackers to gain a foothold.