UK Cyber Security
NHS Scotland Domains Hijacked to Serve Dodgy Content — What Small Businesses Can Learn
NHS Scotland GP practice websites were hijacked to serve illicit content. Learn what UK small businesses must do to protect their own websites from similar attacks.
Russian Hackers Are Targeting Home Routers to Steal Passwords — Is Yours at Risk?
The UK NCSC warns that Russian state hackers are exploiting home and small office routers to steal passwords. Learn how to check and protect your business router.
UK Ransomware in Q1 2026: 47 Confirmed Victims, 22 Groups, One Every 42 Hours
Ransomware.live recorded 47 confirmed UK victims in the first quarter of 2026, claimed by 22 distinct groups. A national sports governing body, a university medical research unit, a payments processor, three primary schools, a craft brewery, a concert hall, and dozens of manufacturers and engineering firms. Here is the complete picture.
Who Ransomware Groups Hit in the UK in February 2026 — A Sector and Size Analysis
Ransomware.live recorded 12 confirmed UK victims in February 2026. Analysing who was hit, how large they were, and what sectors were targeted reveals a pattern that challenges the assumption that small businesses fly under the radar.
Cyber Essentials Cost UK Small Business: The Complete 2026 Breakdown
Full Cyber Essentials cost UK small business guide for 2026. IASME fees from £320, Plus pricing, hidden costs, worked budgets by size, and how to save money.
SOC for SMB: Why Every Small Business Needs a Security Operations Centre in 2026
Discover why a SOC for SMB is essential in 2026. Learn how small businesses can afford 24/7 threat monitoring, reduce cyber risk, and protect operations.
Who Ransomware Groups Hit in the UK in January 2026 — A Sector and Size Analysis
Ransomware.live recorded 20 confirmed UK victims in January 2026. The construction and engineering sector accounts for more than a third of all victims. Two primary schools were hit in the same month. And Clop struck three UK organisations in a single day.
Who Ransomware Groups Hit in the UK in December 2025 — A Sector and Size Analysis
Ransomware.live recorded 17 confirmed UK victims in December 2025. A trade union, a tea brand emerging from administration, a law firm, a telecom company that sells cyber security, and five organisations hit in the final five days of the year. Here is what the data shows.
Who Ransomware Groups Hit in the UK in November 2025 — A Record Month in Context
November 2025 was the second-highest month on record for global ransomware, and the UK was the third most targeted country with 17 confirmed claims. A shopping centre, a motorsport team, a precision manufacturer, and an industrial supplier were among those named. Here is what the data shows.