The UK Government has published its 2025/2026 Cyber Security Breaches Survey, which is drawn from information received from thousands of UK businesses. The 2025/2026 survey paints a picture of a cyber threat landscape that is stable in its scale but shifting in its character. The publicity surrounding high-profile incidents has not yet resulted in a […]
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UK Cybersecurity Legislation Soon to be Introduced
The UK Government has introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (the “Bill”) to Parliament, marking the most significant update to the UK’s cyber legislation since 2018. You can access a copy of the Bill here. The Bill aims to strengthen national security and protect critical infrastructure networks in key sectors […]
UK’s National Cyber Security Centre Releases 2025 Annual Review
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released its Annual Review for 2025. As in 2024, the report covers the UK’s cyber security position as well as the country’s readiness to deal with those threats. A copy of NCSC’s report is available here. The Annual Review states that “it is time to act”. […]
UK Data Protection Regulator Fines Capita ~$18.8 Million Following a Ransomware Attack
On October 15, 2025, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) fined Capita plc and Capita Pension Solutions Limited (collectively “Capita”) £14 million (~$18.8 million) for failing to implement adequate security measures to protect the personal data of over ~6.6 million individuals following a ransomware attack by Black Basta. The ICO’s penalty notice is available here. […]
UK Data Protection Regulator Fines 23andMe ~$3.1 Million Following Credential Stuffing Attack
On June 5, 2025, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) fined 23andMe £2.31 million (~$3.1 million). The fine was for failing to implement adequate security measures to protect the personal data of over 155,000 UK users. The penalty followed a joint investigation with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, highlighting how regulators are […]