NCSC CEO: Hostile states linked to three-quarters of cyber attacks affecting UK's critical systems

Dr. Richard Horne, CEO of the NCSC, indicated that 75% of cyber attacks on the UK's critical infrastructure in the past year are attributed to hostile state actors, such as Russia, China, and Iran. During his speech at RUSI’s Annual Security Lecture, he highlighted that over 200 incidents were managed by the NCSC. He emphasized the need for organizations to view cybersecurity as an ongoing contest, calling for stronger defenses and awareness of vulnerabilities. Horne warned that AI advancements could amplify these threats by 2028, urging organizations to act now to bolster their cyber resilience.