UK organizations saw blocked cyber-attacks rise 36% YoY in February 2026
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UK organizations faced 1504 blocked cyber-attacks per organization per week in February 2026, a 36% YoY increase that signals a worsening threat environment. That growth far outpaced the 9.8% global increase, even though UK volumes stayed below the worldwide average of 2086. Education, energy & utilities, government, healthcare, and financial services were among the most frequently targeted sectors. The trend points to sustained adversary pressure across key UK industries rather than a short-lived spike.
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UK organizations' blocked cyber-attacks rose 36% YoY in February 2026
Initial DisclosureUK organizations averaged 1504 blocked cyber-attacks per organization per week in February 2026, a 36% year-on-year increase, while the global average was 2086 and rose 9.8% year on year. Education, energy & utilities, government, healthcare and financial services were among the most frequently targeted UK sectors.
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- Cyber-Attacks on UK Firms Increase at Four Times Global Rate — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 11.03.2026 12:30
- Cyber-Attacks on UK Firms Increase at Four Times Global Rate — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 11.03.2026 12:30