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UK NCSC Reports Significant Increase in Nationally Significant Cyber Incidents

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The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) reported 204 “nationally significant” cyber incidents between September 2024 and August 2025, representing a 130% increase from the previous year. The NCSC received 1727 incident tips, with 429 elevated to incidents requiring support. Recent high-profile attacks on Marks & Spencer, the Co-op Group, and Jaguar Land Rover highlighted the real-world impact of cyber threats. The NCSC emphasized the need for urgent action from business leaders to enhance cybersecurity defenses. The UK government has urged senior executives to better prepare for cyber-attacks, noting that cybersecurity has been a concern for middle management for too long. The NCSC's 2025 Annual Review included a letter from the CEO of the Co-op Group, emphasizing the responsibility of senior leaders in protecting their businesses. The NCSC launched the Cyber Action Toolkit to help small organizations improve their cyber defenses.

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  1. 14.10.2025 11:45 2 articles · 12h ago

    NCSC Reports 204 Nationally Significant Cyber Incidents in 2024-2025

    The UK government has urged senior executives to better prepare for cyber-attacks, noting that cybersecurity has been a concern for middle management for too long. The NCSC's 2025 Annual Review included a letter from the CEO of the Co-op Group, emphasizing the responsibility of senior leaders in protecting their businesses. The review noted that 18 of the 204 nationally significant cyber incidents were highly significant. The NCSC also highlighted the slow uptake of the Cyber Essentials certification scheme, with only 39,790 businesses certified out of 5.5 million in the UK. The NCSC launched the Cyber Action Toolkit, a free, personalized cybersecurity solution toolset designed to help small organizations and sole traders improve their cyber defenses.

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