UK Cybersecurity Report Reveals £11.9B Industry Growth Amid Rising Digital Threats
New data shows cyber attacks impacting up to 74% of UK businesses, with ransomware emerging as the leading threat. The cybersecurity sector continues robust growth, generating £11.9 billion in revenue while confronting evolving challenges across energy, technology, and government sectors.
Casio UK Website Hit by Sophisticated Payment Skimming Attack
Casio's UK online store suffered a major security breach exposing customer payment data through an advanced web skimmer attack between January 14-24, 2025. The sophisticated scheme used fake payment forms to harvest sensitive information before routing victims to legitimate checkout pages.
UK Plans Ransomware Payment Ban for Public Services in Bold Cybersecurity Move
The UK government is considering legislation to prohibit public sector organizations from paying ransomware demands, aiming to discourage cybercriminals targeting critical services. The initiative would expand the National Crime Agency's oversight while establishing mandatory incident reporting, though experts warn of implementation challenges.
UK Takes Bold Step to Outlaw Ransomware Payments Across Public Sector
The UK Home Office proposes groundbreaking legislation to ban ransomware payments for public sector and critical infrastructure organizations, aiming to combat rising cybercrime. The comprehensive plan includes mandatory incident reporting and payment prevention measures following several devastating attacks on essential services.
UK Moves to Ban Public Sector Ransomware Payments in Landmark Cybersecurity Push
The UK government proposes groundbreaking legislation to prohibit ransomware payments by public sector organizations and critical infrastructure companies. The initiative, which includes mandatory reporting requirements, aims to disrupt cybercriminal operations that collected an estimated $1 billion globally in 2023.
Britain's Digital Dawn: The Historic First Connection to Arpanet
In 1973, University College London made history by establishing Britain's first connection to Arpanet, the internet's predecessor. From royal emails to pioneering security measures, this groundbreaking achievement positioned the UK as an early leader in the digital revolution.
UK Privacy Watchdog Challenges Google's Controversial Device Tracking Policy
The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) strongly condemns Google's plan to allow device fingerprinting in advertising products starting 2025, calling it 'irresponsible'. The privacy regulator emphasizes strict compliance requirements and plans comprehensive guidance to protect user privacy and consent.
British Military's Radio Wave Defense System Takes Down Drones for Just 13 Cents per Shot
The British Army has successfully tested a revolutionary Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon system that can disable drones from over a kilometer away using concentrated radio waves. This groundbreaking technology offers a cost-effective solution at just 13 cents per engagement while supporting specialized engineering jobs across the UK defense industry.