Two of Britain’s most recognisable retail brands, Marks & Spencer and the Co-op, recently found themselves on the front lines of the UK’s growing cybercrime crisis. As cyber attacks targeting the retail sector continue to escalate in both frequency and complexity, the responses from these organisations have provided a revealing case study in cyber security crisis management.

The retail industry continues to face unprecedented cyber threats in 2025. As digital transformation accelerates, retailers find themselves increasingly targeted by sophisticated cybercriminal groups with our recent threat intelligence indicating that in the UK specifically, ransomware attacks on retailers surged by an alarming 74.71% in the first quarter alone.

Looking at the most recent findings from the 2025 Cyber Security Breaches Survey, we’re taking a deeper dive into the decline of pen-testing among educational institutions. Breaking down exactly what a pen-test is and highlighting the value regular pen-testing can bring to educational institutions.

The legal sector is considered one of the most high value targets for cyber criminals looking to gain access to, and exploit the wealth of sensitive data that firms in the sector often handle, often alongside vast amounts of money related to ongoing cases. In an industry with high rewards and low barriers to entry, cyber criminals have the legal sector firmly in their sights...

In our newest article we look into the recent findings from the governments Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025 - highlighting the prevalence of cyber security breaches and attacks over the past 12 months, and breaking down the most common threat trends across the sector, as well as looking at the methods most commonly being employed by cyber criminals to target institutions operating in education.

Industry 4.0 was all about automation and technological integration - 5.0 looks to build on these advancements, offering a more human-centric, sustainable and resilient approach, whilst refining how we as humans interact and operate alongside mass, technological and robotic integration.

In an industry as diverse and multi-layered as manufacturing, supply chains can often be vast and complex networks of suppliers and sub-contractors. This already presents a range of logistical and supervisory challenges to most organisations operating in the sector, however one of the biggest threats to your supply chain’s resilience is a weak, underprepared and neglected cyber security strategy.

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law, received Royal Assent on Thursday, 3 April 2025. The act will improve protective security and organisational preparedness across the UK by requiring that those responsible for certain premises and events consider how they would respond to a terrorist attack.

As organisations face an increasingly strict and regulation heavy environment, both in the UK and beyond - it is becoming a costly and often stressful task to remain not only secure from cyber threats, but also compliant with legal frameworks and regulations - we explore the importance of your organisation aligning with a robust governance framework, as well as the risks of security/regulatory negligence.

The financial sector consistently ranks among the top, most targeted sectors for cyber attacks - consolidating the need for stronger cyber resilience and awareness across the industry. Enhancements in AI, Ransomware-as-a-Service schemes and an alarming lack of cyber awareness or prevention across the board is creating the perfect storm for cyber criminals.

With technological integration becoming a key part of our daily operations, organisations are becoming increasingly dependent on it. Despite the advantages this brings, technological reliance can also bring significant vulnerabilities that could undermine your organisation’s cyber resilience strategies. We look at one of the biggest, but often overlooked risks - your digital footprint.

Some significant adjustments have been made to the Cyber Essentials self-assessment question set, due to come into effect on 28th April 2025 - greater reflecting modern ways of working and newer forms of authentication. We take a look at the upcoming changes and how they will effect your CE application process and renewals going forward.

With organisations planning strategy to navigate the year ahead, we’re taking a deep dive into some of the future threat trends that PureCyber's expert threat analysts have identified during the final quarter of 2024 – looking forward to what potential cyber threats you and your organisation should stay vigilant for in 2025...

We look at two of the most widely recognised certifications that help businesses achieve robust cyber security measures - Cyber Essentials (CE) and Cyber Essentials Plus (CEP); helping you understand which certification is right for your business and how they can contribute to stronger overall cyber security practices.

With the New Year finally here, many CISO’s and IT leads will be drawing up their plans for the coming 12 months, including plans for their cyber security. The new year can be a great time to start fresh and adopt new, positive habits both in your personal and professional life; the perfect time to look at your organisations cyber security posture and consider what improvements can be made.

The role of a CISO has evolved significantly, far surpassing the boundaries of traditional IT management - We delve into the changing nature of Cyber Security, the unseen pressures that CISOs and IT leads are facing and how these factors contribute to an increased stress on cyber security personnel.

Everyone loves the festive season - and unfortunately, so do cyber criminals. The run-up to Christmas and New Year is often a stressful time for IT and cyber security teams, especially with reduced workforces, increased workloads and an increase in high-impact ransomware attacks during periods of operational downtime.

In the era of digitalisation, many organisations now rely entirely on digital systems, making sensitive information vulnerable and often stored across multiple locations worldwide, with varying levels of protection. DORA aims to address this issue by setting a baseline for ICT (Information and Communication Technology) resilience in the financial sector…

Small and medium-sized accounting firms are increasingly becoming prime targets for cyber criminals. Accounting firms have experienced a staggering 300% increase in cyber-attacks since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, strengthening cyber security posture must become a top priority for firms seeking to defend against the rising tide of cyber threats….

As Cyber Security Awareness Month concludes at PureCyber, we turn our attention to one of the most pressing issues in the tech world - Artificial Intelligence. The rapid integration of AI across various sectors has revolutionised not only business operations but also the strategies employed to combat an ever-evolving array of cyber threats. We explore the various ways AI is changing the threat landscape and how organisations are harnessing AI’s advancements to bolster their defence efforts…