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UK Cyber Incidents Rise for Third Straight Year

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NCSC Chief Says Recent Retailer Hacks Should Be 'Wake-Up Call' for Cyber Defenders Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 14, 2025

The number of cyber incidents in the United Kingdom surged 50% in the past year, with ransomware continuing to be the top threat, according to the National Cyber Security Centre. (Image: Shutterstock)

The number of cyber incidents in the United Kingdom surged 50% in the past year, with ransomware continuing to be the top threat. National Cyber Security Centre CEO Richard Horne said recent high-profile hacks affecting Marks & Spencer, Co-op and other major retailers exposed supply chain vulnerabilities and are a "wake-up call" to cyber defenders.

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Between September 2024 and August 2025, the NCSC recorded 429 incidents - marking an increase for the third consecutive year - and included 204 nationally significant incidents, according to NCSC's 2025 annual review. 18 ...


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