UK Reports 50% Rise in 'Highly Significant' Cyberattack Incidents Affecting Critical Sectors

UK's cyberattack incidents are up 50% as officials warn businesses to strengthen digital defences. (Credit: Pixabay)

KEY POINTS

• NCSC handled 429 incidents, including 18 that seriously affected key sectors such as retail, and manufacturing.
• Recent attacks on Jaguar Land Rover, Marks & Spencer, and Co-op exposed weaknesses across supply chains.
• The NCSC urged UK's 350 largest companies to make cybersecurity a board-level priority.

Britain is facing a sharp rise in major cyber-attacks, with the number of 'highly significant' incidents up 50% from last year, according to the head of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).