threat-intel Nuisance-call blocker fined £190k for being a nuisance caller A nuisance-call blocker company, NetCaller, has been fined £190,000 for repeatedly sending unsolicited calls to consumers. The company was found to be operating a system that generated a large volume of calls, many of which were unwanted and disruptive, leading to significant consumer complaints and a regulatory interv… The Register · 3d ago Medium data-protectionprivacyregulation
threat-intel Iran-Linked Hackers Shut Down UK Power Plant for Four Days Iranian-linked hackers successfully shut down a British power plant for four days, raising significant concerns about the escalating cyber threat landscape and the vulnerability of UK critical infrastructure. The inciden… SecurityWeek · 6d ago High UKIRUSirancyberattackcritical infrastructure
threat-intel Three intrusions at UK criminal records office went undetected for two years The UK criminal records office, ACRO, suffered three undetected intrusions over two years due to severe security failings, including unaddressed vulnerabilities in its public-facing website and ignored cybersecurity aler… The Record · Aug 12, 2026 High security breachdata breachransomware
threat-intel Bank of America to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm MDSec Bank of America is acquiring UK-based cybersecurity consultancy MDSec to bolster its security operations and expand its presence in northern England. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Bank of America’s internal… SecurityWeek · Jul 30, 2026 Medium UKacquisitioncybersecurityconsulting
threat-intel UK court rejects Bahrain immunity claim in spyware case The UK Supreme Court ruled that Bahrain cannot use state immunity to block a lawsuit filed by two dissidents alleging the Bahraini government used the FinSpy spyware to monitor them and their contacts, including politica… The Record · Jul 27, 2026 Medium BHGBsurveillancespywarestate-sponsored
threat-intel Andy Burnham signals continuity on UK cyber policy, reappoints minister despite scrapping ministry Following a government reshuffle, UK cybersecurity minister Liz Lloyd has been reappointed to her role, maintaining continuity on the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill. The government has reorganized departments, splitt… The Record · Jul 24, 2026 Medium UKcybersecurityukcyber policy
threat-intel Two Scattered Spider Hackers Sentenced to Jail in UK Two members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, were sentenced to prison in the UK for their role in a 2024 attack on Transport for London, resulting in significant financial losses.… SecurityWeek · Jul 16, 2026 High UKUSEScybercrimeukscattered spider
threat-intel Scattered Spider hackers sentenced to 5.5 years over £29 million Transport for London hack Two members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, have been sentenced to over five years in prison for their role in a 2024 attack against Transport for London (TfL). The attack caused… The Record · Jul 16, 2026 High UNcybercrimeransomwaredata breach
threat-intel Launch of UK's National Cyber Action Plan delayed amid Labour leadership crisis The UK’s National Cyber Action Plan, intended to bolster the nation’s defenses against cyber threats, has been delayed again due to ongoing political instability within the Labour Party following Prime Minister Keir Star… The Record · Jul 2, 2026 High UKcybersecurityukpolitical delay
threat-intel Scattered Spider Hackers Plead Guilty on Day 1 of Trial Two key members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, have pleaded guilty to criminal charges related to attacks against Transport for London and other organizations. The group, led by… Krebs on Security · Jun 23, 2026 High UKUSGBphishingransomwaresim swapping
threat-intel Two Scattered Spider members plead guilty over cyberattack that crippled London transit Two members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang have pleaded guilty to a prolonged cyberattack against London's transport authority, resulting in significant disruption and data exposure. The attack, which occurred i… The Record · Jun 23, 2026 High UKUScyberattacklondondata breach
phishing One in eight UK workers has sold their company passwords, and bosses think it’s fine A recent survey revealed that approximately one in eight UK workers has disclosed their company login credentials, either directly or through a connection. This practice is compounded by a concerning lack of concern from… Graham Cluley · May 8, 2026 High GBpasswordssecurityuk
