NCC Group stories - Page 2
Overconfidence threatens supply chain cyber security resilience
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Despite 94% public sector confidence in handling supply chain cyberattacks, nearly half faced breaches last year, revealing a troubling gap in resilience.
Global cyber regulation moves from compliance to resilience
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
NCC Group's new report reveals a global shift from cyber compliance to resilience, urging businesses to adopt long-term, adaptive governance amid rising offensive cyber threats.
Ransomware attacks steady at 328 as cyber gangs join forces
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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it department
Ransomware attacks held steady at 328 in August, with cyber gangs collaborating to boost impact, says NCC Group report highlighting persistent global risks.
Ransomware attacks stable in July but threat remains high, warns report
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks held steady in July with 376 incidents globally; Industrials hardest hit, while North America faces over half of all cases, warns NCC Group.
Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly
Sat, 26th Jul 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Global ransomware attacks fell 43% in Q2 to 371 cases in June, but evolving tactics signal persistent threats amid rising cyber warfare and political motives.
Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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cloud security
Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.
Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.
Retailers urged to strengthen cybersecurity after global attacks
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Retailers worldwide face mounting cyber attacks, with experts urging stronger security and supply chain oversight after breaches at Adidas, Victoria's Secret and Cartier.
Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers
Thu, 29th May 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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martech
Adidas has suffered a data breach via a third-party provider, exposing customer information and highlighting rising cyber risks in retail supply chains.
Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears
Thu, 15th May 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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martech
Marks and Spencer's recent ransomware attack exposed customer data, raising concerns over cyber security and highlighting the need for robust protection and swift response.
International code targets responsible cyber intrusion use
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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cybersecurity
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ncc group
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five eyes
Seventeen countries, including the UK, France, Japan, and Italy, have adopted a new Code of Practice to regulate commercial cyber intrusion capabilities responsibly.
Ransomware attacks rise 50% in February, Cl0p leads surge
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Ransomware attacks surged by 50% in February, totalling 886 incidents, with cyber gang Cl0p responsible for 37%, according to NCC Group's report.
Ransomware attacks reach record levels in January 2025
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
January witnessed an unprecedented rise in ransomware attacks, surging to 590 incidents, as NCC Group warns of escalating cyber threats amid global instability.
Cyber report reveals record 5,263 ransomware attacks
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threat
A record 5,263 ransomware attacks were documented in 2024, according to NCC Group, raising serious concerns over cyber security vulnerabilities worldwide.
Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.
Cybersecurity predictions warn of AI, quantum threats ahead
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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encryption
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iot
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quantum computing
Cybersecurity experts warn of rising threats, predicting a NotPetya-like incident due to AI, quantum advancements, and increased geopolitical tensions.
Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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physical security
Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.
eBPF Foundation unveils security threat model & audit
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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supply chain
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open source
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cybersecurity
The eBPF Foundation has unveiled two reports on eBPF security, including a threat model and a verifier code audit, aiming to enhance safe deployment.
Record $75m ransom amid rise in ransomware attacks
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Ransomware attacks surged by 14% in August, with 450 incidents reported. RansomHub led with 72 attacks, and a record ransom of USD$75 million was paid.
Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.