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Negligence is Warfare
Data Protection

Negligence is Warfare

Cyber-attacks in the UK have surged from 89 to 204, exposing major firms like Marks & Spencer and Jaguar Land Rover to serious risks amid government inaction.

By Jeremy Samide • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
The major cyber hurdles that could deeply impact businesses in 2026
Firewalls

The major cyber hurdles that could deeply impact businesses in 2026

Businesses face severe cyber risks in 2026 as outdated IT and rising threats demand urgent action to avoid costly breaches and compliance failures.

By Barry Daniels • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
UK businesses face mounting risks from cybercrime & weak defences
Data Protection

UK businesses face mounting risks from cybercrime & weak defences

Half of UK businesses faced cyber incidents last year, yet many lack robust plans, risking costly downtime and operational disruption from cybercrime.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Wavenet launches CyberGuard Net360 for enhanced network security
Firewalls

Wavenet launches CyberGuard Net360 for enhanced network security

Wavenet launches CyberGuard Net360, a managed service offering UK businesses boosted network security, visibility and threat response amid rising cyber attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
CyberFest unites North East cyber sector with record attendance
Unified Communications

CyberFest unites North East cyber sector with record attendance

CyberFest unites over 1,000 delegates and 42 speakers across 21 events, boosting the North East's reputation as a hub for cyber security expertise and collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
UK small businesses face surge in cyberattacks as BT acts
Firewalls

UK small businesses face surge in cyberattacks as BT acts

UK small businesses face a 300% rise in daily cyber scans, prompting BT to launch AI-powered antivirus to shield SMEs from growing cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2025
Ricoh urges UK firms to adopt 'assume breach' cyber approach
Digital Transformation

Ricoh urges UK firms to adopt 'assume breach' cyber approach

Ricoh urges UK firms to adopt an 'Assume Breach' cyber approach, shifting focus to rapid response and recovery amid rising AI-driven attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
UK cyberattacks surge as leaders urge new security approaches
Cartech

UK cyberattacks surge as leaders urge new security approaches

UK cyberattacks have surged, prompting calls for revamped security and stricter supplier oversight amid escalating threats and costly breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
NCSC urges boards to prioritise cyber resilience amid 130% rise
Supply Chain

NCSC urges boards to prioritise cyber resilience amid 130% rise

The NCSC warns of a 130% surge in major cyberattacks, urging UK boards to prioritise cyber resilience and rapid recovery planning for critical operations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
CyberSmart joins NCRCG to boost cyber resilience for UK SMEs
Smart Home

CyberSmart joins NCRCG to boost cyber resilience for UK SMEs

CyberSmart has joined the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group as a National Ambassador to bolster cyberdefence for UK SMEs and their MSPs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Assurix launches real-time trustmark for MSPs with live checks
Supply Chain

Assurix launches real-time trustmark for MSPs with live checks

Assurix launches a real-time trustmark for MSPs, enabling continuous verification of security and service standards via live operational data integrations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
UK users urged to boost digital safety as weak passwords prevail
Data Protection

UK users urged to boost digital safety as weak passwords prevail

Nearly half of UK users rely on weak passwords like "123456," risking cyber attacks as searches for stronger credentials surge 133%.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025
UK firms urged to prepare for new cyber supply chain rules
Hyperscale

UK firms urged to prepare for new cyber supply chain rules

UK firms are urged to strengthen cyber supply chain defences ahead of the new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, set to tighten incident reporting and oversight.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Global Stories

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories

NCSC warns of China threat as major UK cyber-attacks surge 50%
Storage

NCSC warns of China threat as major UK cyber-attacks surge 50%

The National Cyber Security Centre warns China among top cyber threats as UK sees a 50% rise in major cyber-attacks, with serious incidents nearly every two days.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
UK retailers face rising cyber threats as resilience becomes key
Ransomware

UK retailers face rising cyber threats as resilience becomes key

UK retailers face growing cyber threats that disrupt operations, forcing a strategic focus on resilience to protect eCommerce and customer trust.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories

Lisa Fong steps down as NCSC chief after 13 years of service
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Lisa Fong steps down as NCSC chief after 13 years of service

Lisa Fong has resigned as head of New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre after 13 years, leaving a strengthened agency and legacy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
New Zealanders urged to act as NZD $1.6 billion lost to scams
Breach Prevention

New Zealanders urged to act as NZD $1.6 billion lost to scams

New Zealanders lost NZD $1.6 billion to online scams in 2024; a new digital tool helps assess personal data exposure to prevent further losses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025