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title: UK Declares Cyber Attacks Top National Security Threat as Incidents Surge
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# UK Declares Cyber Attacks Top National Security Threat as Incidents Surge

UK ranks cyber attacks as top threat; new bill aims to protect critical infrastructure and boost cybersecurity sector growth.

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The UK government has officially ranked cyber attacks among the nation's top security threats, with the National Cyber Security Centre handling 204 significant incidents in the past year - roughly one every two days. These attacks target critical infrastructure including water, energy, healthcare, and transport systems. The scale is staggering: 43% of UK businesses experienced cyber breaches last year, affecting over 600,000 organizations. In response, the government introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill this week to strengthen defenses for essential services. The UK's cybersecurity sector contributes £13.2 billion annually and supports 67,000 jobs. The government plans a National Cyber Strategy refresh to coordinate action across businesses, regulators, and law enforcement against increasingly sophisticated state-backed and criminal threats. **Source:** [Industrial Cyber](https://industrialcyber.co/reports/uk-government-warns-cyber-attacks-are-top-national-security-threat-affecting-critical-infrastructure/)

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