The UK’s energy industry was the country’s top target for cyberattacks in 2021, while the UK more generally became one of the most attacked countries in Europe, that’s according to data released by IBM Security.
IBM Security’s 2022 X Force Threat Intelligence Index revealed the UK’s energy industry accounted for 24% of all cyberattacks in the country, followed by manufacturing and financial services, which each received 19% of attacks.
The study comes amid intense pressure on the UK’s energy and manufacturing sectors, with the energy regulator preparing to increase its cap on prices by over 50% in April, and ongoing supply chain challenges.
