This month’s roundup include major cyberattacks affecting the UK industry, regulatory updates and a look at the current growth and resilience of the security sector. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Cyberattack & Production Disruption A cyber incident starting end of August stopped UK production, impacting factories, supply chains, and dealership operations. The UK government intervened by […]
In our August roundup, read about the UK being the third most targeted country for malware attacks, behind only the US and Canada, experiencing 100 million cyberattacks in just 3 months. Also, how a weak password brought down a 158-year-old company and more than 16 billion passwords exposed. Here’s your essential monthly wrap-up. UK now […]
July proved that cyber threats are becoming more targeted and sophisticated, hitting UK businesses from multiple angles – outdated systems, collaboration platforms, clever phishing tactics, and AI-powered scams. However, this month also demonstrated that preparedness pays off. Businesses with proper defenses like Cyber Essentials certification, AI-driven security tools, and well-trained staff were far better positioned. […]
June 2025 witnessed significant cybersecurity incidents, including record-breaking password leaks and targeted attacks on high-value sectors. From ransomware fallout in healthcare to record-breaking DDoS attacks and third-party breaches, June has highlighted the growing complexity and severity of modern cyber threats. We share the latest in this month’s round-up. New plans to supercharge UK cyber sector The UK’s cyber security […]
With organisations such as easyJet and the NHS being targeted, January 2025 witnessed a disturbing uptick in both the frequency and severity of malicious cyber activities.
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With organisations such as easyJet and the NHS being targeted, January 2025 witnessed a disturbing uptick in both the frequency and severity of malicious cyber activities.
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With organisations such as easyJet and the NHS being targeted, January 2025 witnessed a disturbing uptick in both the frequency and severity of malicious cyber activities.
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With organisations such as easyJet and the NHS being targeted, January 2025 witnessed a disturbing uptick in both the frequency and severity of malicious cyber activities.
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QR codes may have been invented in 1994 but they rose to popularity during the COVID pandemic, with increased usage ever since 2020. With their ability to hold extra data (4,296 alphanumeric characters or 7,089 numeric characters) compared to barcodes, it’s no wonder that they have become so ubiquitous. From customer payment gateways in car […]
August 2023 had 73 cyber incidents with more than 79 million records breached.
This compares to 146 million in July, 14 million in June, 98 million in May, 4.3 million in April, 42 million in March and 29.5 million in February, but it still doesn’t come close to the astounding 277.6 million records breached in January 2024.
July 2024 had 87 cyber incidents with more than 146 million records breached.
This compares to 14 million in June, 98 million in May, 4.3 million in April, 42 million in March and 29.5 million in February, but it still doesn’t come close to the astounding 277.6 million records breached in January 2024.
June was another busy month for data records incidents, with more than 14 million records breached across 79 incidents. The three biggest attacks accounted for more than 13 million breached records – almost the entirety of June’s total.
