February saw cyber threats grow in sophistication, with AI-driven risks, supply chain attacks, and government cyber resilience gaps dominating headlines. As businesses and public services struggle to keep pace, cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities at scale.

Here are the top stories you need to read:

UK to Introduce Cyber Attack Severity Rating System

A new monitoring centre will begin rating the severity of cyber incidents in real-time, helping organisations understand and respond to cyber threats more effectively.

Key Takeaways from the NCSC Annual Review

The latest NCSC Annual Review highlights the biggest cybersecurity challenges facing businesses and governments in 2025 – what should organisations be preparing for?

Massive API Key and Password Leak Exposed

Security researchers uncovered nearly 12,000 live DeepSeek API keys, passwords, and authentication tokens embedded in publicly scraped web data.

The Rise of QR Code Phishing (Quishing)

With thousands of QR code phishing (quishing) attacks happening daily, businesses and individuals must stay alert to this growing cyber threat.

Why Cyber Hygiene Should Be a Priority for Every Business

With cyber threats evolving rapidly, organisations must adopt strong cyber hygiene practices to mitigate risks and protect sensitive data.

UK Government’s Cyber Resilience Under Scrutiny

A National Audit Office (NAO) report revealed that 58 key government IT systems had significant cybersecurity weaknesses, while 228 legacy systems remain unassessed.

Are SMEs Underestimating Cyber Risk?

Despite believing they are too small to be targeted, SMEs are increasingly exposed to cyber-attacks and are not utilising cyber insurance to mitigate their risks.

Improving Cyber Resilience Across the Workforce

A new guide provides essential steps to strengthen cybersecurity awareness and resilience across organisations.

Financial Sector Facing Rising Supply Chain Attacks

New research shows that 58% of UK financial services firms suffered at least one third-party supply chain attack in 2024, with nearly a quarter experiencing multiple breaches.

UK Rolls Out AI Cybersecurity Code of Practice

The UK government has introduced a new AI cybersecurity code of practice to help businesses protect AI systems from emerging cyber threats.