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Businesses overestimate supply chain cyber defence readiness, study finds
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A study reveals businesses overrate their readiness against supply chain cyber threats, with 92% trusting suppliers yet 34% lacking thorough risk checks.
Overconfidence threatens supply chain cyber security resilience
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Despite 94% public sector confidence in handling supply chain cyberattacks, nearly half faced breaches last year, revealing a troubling gap in resilience.
Global cyber regulation moves from compliance to resilience
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NCC Group's new report reveals a global shift from cyber compliance to resilience, urging businesses to adopt long-term, adaptive governance amid rising offensive cyber threats.
Ransomware attacks steady at 328 as cyber gangs join forces
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Ransomware attacks held steady at 328 in August, with cyber gangs collaborating to boost impact, says NCC Group report highlighting persistent global risks.
US commits USD $42 billion to boost UK tech amid AI concerns
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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US tech giants pledge USD $42 billion investment to boost UK AI, quantum computing, and nuclear sectors amid calls for equal UK benefits in partnerships.
Ransomware attacks stable in July but threat remains high, warns report
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Ransomware attacks held steady in July with 376 incidents globally; Industrials hardest hit, while North America faces over half of all cases, warns NCC Group.
Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly
Sat, 26th Jul 2025
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Global ransomware attacks fell 43% in Q2 to 371 cases in June, but evolving tactics signal persistent threats amid rising cyber warfare and political motives.
UK moves to ban ransomware payments for public sector groups
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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The UK plans to ban ransomware payments by public sector and critical infrastructure groups to curb rising cyberattacks targeting essential services.
Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.
Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.
UK’s £2 billion AI plan spurs hope, but skills gap remains
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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The UK’s GBP £2 billion AI plan ignites optimism for tech growth, but experts stress urgent need to close the widening AI skills gap across industries.
Retailers urged to strengthen cybersecurity after global attacks
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Retailers worldwide face mounting cyber attacks, with experts urging stronger security and supply chain oversight after breaches at Adidas, Victoria's Secret and Cartier.
Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers
Thu, 29th May 2025
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Adidas has suffered a data breach via a third-party provider, exposing customer information and highlighting rising cyber risks in retail supply chains.
Ransomware attacks down 31% but retail sector hit hard
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Global ransomware attacks fell 31% in April, but key UK retailers like M&S and Harrods faced disruptive incidents amid a complex cyber threat landscape.
Cyberattack on Peter Green Chilled raises UK supply chain fears
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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UK food logistics firm Peter Green Chilled faces ransomware attack, threatening supply chains and client retailers like Tesco and Aldi amid rising cyber threats.
UK unveils £16 million plan to boost retail cyber defences
Fri, 16th May 2025
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The UK Government launches £16 million cybersecurity boost for retailers amid rising attacks, including a high-profile Dior data breach affecting global customers.
Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears
Thu, 15th May 2025
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Marks and Spencer’s recent ransomware attack exposed customer data, raising concerns over cyber security and highlighting the need for robust protection and swift response.
International code targets responsible cyber intrusion use
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Seventeen countries, including the UK, France, Japan, and Italy, have adopted a new Code of Practice to regulate commercial cyber intrusion capabilities responsibly.
UK unveils Cyber Security & Resilience Bill advancements
Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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The UK government has unveiled the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, aiming to bolster protections for critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats.
NCC report reveals cyber threats to UK emergency services
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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A new NCC Group report reveals a worrying 15% rise in ransomware attacks on UK emergency services, with over 5,263 incidents recorded in 2024.