UK facing four major cyber attacks every week: What it means for your business

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has revealed a stark rise in cyber threats, handling 204 nationally significant cyber attacks in the past year, up from 89 the year before. That’s an average of four major incidents every week.

These attacks aren’t just background noise of course, attacks on M & S, Jaguar and the Co-op have made national headlines.

18 were classified as “highly significant”, meaning they had the potential to disrupt essential services like energy, transport, and communications. Many of these incidents were linked to Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors, including nation-state groups and sophisticated criminal organisations.

“Cyber security is now a matter of business survival and national resilience,” said Dr Richard Horne, Chief Executive of the NCSC. “Hesitation is a vulnerability, and the future of your business depends on the action you take today.”

What this means for your business

As a digital solutions provider, Shoothill is acutely aware of the growing risks posed by cyber threats. Whether you’re in construction, education, or manufacturing, your systems are part of the UK’s digital infrastructure — and that makes them a potential target.

We strongly recommend:

• Reviewing your cyber resilience strategy, especially if you handle sensitive customer or operational data.
• Implementing NCSC’s Cyber Essentials, a government-backed scheme that includes free cyber insurance for eligible businesses.
• Using secure platforms, Shoothill’s solutions are built with security in mind, but ongoing vigilance is key.

Cyber threats are evolving fast. The best defence is preparation, awareness, and proactive action. If you’d like a security audit or want to discuss how Shoothill can help strengthen your digital defences, get in touch today.