UK cyberattacks classified as “nationally significant” have doubled in the past six months, according to Richard Horne, head of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). These attacks, often linked to hostile states like Russia, China, and Iran, target major organisations and can threaten essential services or the wider economy. Horne said the disruption caused by ransomware attacks on retailers including Harrods, Marks & Spencer and Co-op showed the “very real impacts that cyber attacks can have.” He noted that the NCSC handled over 200 incidents between September 2024 and March 2025. Meanwhile, the 2025 Cisco Cybersecurity Readiness Index reveals that only 4% of UK firms are fully equipped to tackle complex cyber threats. Martin Lee, EMEA lead at Cisco Talos, said: “The bad guys are there looking for ways in – and far too many organisations are sitting ducks.” The report highlights a significant skills shortage, with 83% of organisations struggling to fill critical cybersecurity roles.
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