The UK has experienced a 50% increase in highly significant cyberattacks over the past year, according to the National Cyber Security Centre. Officials attribute the surge to rising ransomware activity and state-sponsored threats, prompting a government “call to arms” for organizations to strengthen defenses.
UK Cybersecurity Crisis Deepens
The United Kingdom is facing a dramatic escalation in cyber threats, with a 50% increase in highly significant cyberattacks over the past year, according to reports from the National Cyber Security Centre. The NCSC’s Annual Review 2025 reveals the UK is experiencing the highest level of malicious digital activity recorded in nearly a decade, with the organization facing a new nationally significant cyber incident roughly every other day.