Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Report Fraud data reveals that more than half of 323 UK ransomware victims last year were SMEs

The UK government’s proposed ransomware payment ban for public sector and critical infrastructure will come with national security exemptions

The UK’s National Crime Agency has arrested a suspect in connection with a ransomware attack on Collins Aerospace

The Warlock ransomware gang has taken credit for the cyber-attack after the UK telco giant publicly confirmed an incident on August 14

The UK government said a public consultation showed widespread support on a payment ban for public sector and CNI organizations

BlackFog found that publicly disclosed ransomware attacks on retail grew significantly in Q2 compared to Q1, with UK firms heavily targeted

UK ransomware victims are paying extortionists twice as much as a year ago

Marsh says ransomware drove cyber insurance claims to second highest on record in 2024

The US and its allies have sanctioned Russian bulletproof hoster Zservers for abetting ransomware attacks

A UK government consultation has proposed banning public sector and critical infrastructure organizations from making ransomware payments to disincentivize attackers from targeting these services

Cicada3301 ransomware has targeted critical sectors in US/UK, leaking data from 30 firms in three months

The UK has sanctioned 16 members of the notorious Russian hacking group Evil Corp, exposing their links to the prolific LockBit ransomware group

Cohesity claims ransomware attacks are on the rise in the UK, with 59% of breached firms paying their extortionists

Cyber insurance claims in the UK have fallen by over a third between 2022 and 2024 as businesses refuse ransom payments

The UK’s ICO wants to fine NHS partner Advanced £6m for failures that led to a major ransomware breach

Police, insurance and private sector security experts argue UK government proposals on ransomware payments could benefit the community

Multiple UK councils have warned that residents’ personal data may have been compromised following a ransomware attack on NRS Healthcare

UK insurers and the National Cybersecurity Centre release new guidance to discourage ransomware payments by businesses

An influential parliamentary committee claims government short-termism is exposing the country to ransomware catastrophe

UK’s National Crime Agency has led an international operation to disrupt the Lockbit ransomware group