From Amazon and Starbucks being targeted, November 2024 marked a diverse range of cyber attacks and data breaches.

Here’s the other top stories you need to read:

Cyber readiness report

Google Cloud has shared its 2025 cybersecurity forecast with AI-powered attacks, geopolitical tensions, and sophisticated cyber crime attacks being just a few of the challenges organisations will face in the coming year.

2025 cyber security forecast

For the eighth year running, Hiscox have published their Cyber Readiness Report. The report provides a picture of the cyber readiness of businesses, and offers a blueprint for best practice.

  • Over two thirds of firms (67%) report an increase in the number of times their organisation experienced a cyber breach in the last 12 months
  • 61% of organisations believe a security threat would seriously damage the reputation of their business
  • 56% of leaders believe that GenAI will directly impact their cyber risk profile

‘Nationally significant’ cyber incidents on the rise

The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has “already responded to 50% more nationally significant incidents compared to last year,” its new chief executive announced on Wednesday.

Businesses unprepared for cyber attacks

Businesses expect cyber threats to rise, but aren’t ready for them according to a new report from the Business Continuity Institute.

Cyber breaches undermine customer trust

Cyber security breaches undermine customer trust, Hiscox finds, with incidents leaving 43% of businesses losing customers.

Secure digital advertising for your business

The National Cyber Security Centre has shared new guidance to help banish malicious adverts – and drive a secure advertising ecosystem. If you use digital advertising in your business, this is guidance you need (and want) to read.

Lack of training leaves businesses vulnerable

A staggering 48 percent of small businesses in the UK do not provide cybersecurity awareness training for employees, leaving them vulnerable to a growing range of cyber threats.

Mitigating vulnerabilities

The NCSC is encouraging UK organisations to take immediate action to mitigate a vulnerability affecting Fortinet FortiManager (CVE-2024-47575) and to follow the latest vendor advice.

Multi-factor authentication

The national Cyber Security Centre has released updated multi-factor authentication (MFA) guidance. It recommends that organisations use techniques that give better protection against phishing attacks.

Protecting you and your family

Cyber security advice from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to protect you and your family, and the technology you rely on.

How to create a strong cyber security culture within your business

Guidance from IT Governance on how to create a strong cyber security culture within your workplace.


The cost of cyber crime to British businesses

According to insurance broker Howden, cyberattacks have cost British businesses around 44 billion pounds in lost revenue in the past five years, with 52% of private sector companies reporting at least one attack in that time.