NCSC Demands Action Amid 50% Surge in Major UK Cyberattacks
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has reported a 50% increase in major cyberattacks in the UK over the past year.
According to the NCSC's annual review, the incident management team handled 429 cyberattacks on organizations in the past 12 months, with 204 being nationally significant and 18 highly significant.
Cybersecurity is now a matter of business survival and national resilience.
The NCSC has seen a 48% increase in nationally significant attacks and a 50% increase in highly significant attacks, marking the third consecutive year of significant increases.
- Number of cyberattacks handled: 429
- Nationally significant attacks: 204 (48% increase)
- Highly significant attacks: 18 (50% increase)
The NCSC is urging businesses to take action to protect themselves from cyber threats.
Author's summary: UK cyberattacks surge 50% in one year.