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This January 2026 we've seen a significant surge in global cyberattacks, with a 17% year-over-year increase in incidents and a 10% rise in ransomware cases compared to January 2025. The landscape has been dominated by state-backed threats targeting critical infrastructure, widespread ransomware attacks, and the increasing use of Generative AI (GenAI) to heighten data exposure

What a Year!2025 was another big year for the Cyber Security industry.We’ve compiled a list of some of the most widely publicised hacks, attacks and breaches that occurred during the year to give a snapshot of the industry for those who’ve not had time to lift their attention outside their own labours. These headlines are

London Councils Attacked: At least three London local authorities—Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster City Council, and Hammersmith & Fulham experienced a serious cyber incident that disrupted shared IT services, including phone lines. Emergency plans were activated, and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and National Crime Agency are investigating.  OpenAI User Data Exposed: A data breach