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Technology · 17 October 2025

UK Cyber Agency Handled 429 Attacks as Severe Incidents Rose 50%

UK Cyber Agency Handled 429 Attacks as Severe Incidents Rose 50%

The National Cyber Security Centre reported managing 429 cyber incidents in the past year, with 18 classified as “highly significant.” The agency said serious attacks rose by 50%, disrupting businesses, public services and infrastructure. Officials warned that both criminal and state-linked hackers are targeting supply chains and critical systems. The NCSC urged organisations to boost cyber resilience and share incident data promptly to limit wider impact.

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