National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories - Page 2

Tech leaders urge UK Government to reform procurement and boost support for early-stage cyber security firms to secure global leadership ambitions.

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.

Businesses face severe cyber risks in 2026 as outdated IT and rising threats demand urgent action to avoid costly breaches and compliance failures.

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

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

Lisa Fong joins DEFEND as Chief Resilience Officer, bringing nine years' public sector cyber expertise to enhance security across New Zealand and Australia.

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.

New Zealand’s top cybersecurity experts and organisations were honoured at the 2025 iSANZ Awards amid rising cybercrime losses of NZD $1.6 billion annually.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.