This month’s roundup includes a new government cyber security campaign, a warning about foreign hacktivists targeting UK organisations, details of the long-tail impact of the M&S cyber attack and advice on how to secure your supply chain.
Government launches new cyber security campaign
The new initiative encourages businesses to “lock the door” on cyber criminals by taking up the Cyber Essentials scheme, a set of practical and effective security controls.
UK organisations actively targeted by pro-Russian hacktivist groups
This NCSC article details what’s happening with continued DDoS attacks, and makes recommendations on how to increase cyber defences.
M&S Christmas clothing sales affected by April 2025 cyber attack
Marks & Spencer has revealed that despite strong food sales over Christmas, its seasonal clothing sales were still affected by last year’s cyber attack, months after the incident.
NCSC publishes Cyber Essentials Supply Chain Playbook
This guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre explains how you can use Cyber Essentials to secure your supply chain and reduce the vulnerabilities it may contain.
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