MoD cannot calculate exactly how much it has spent on the ARR scheme because it did not separately identify the costs in its accounting system.
Around £850 million – MoD’s estimated cost to government for resettling people in the UK through the ARR scheme as a result of the February 2022 data breach, not including legal costs or compensation claims.
7,355 – estimated number of people who will be resettled through the ARR scheme in the UK as a direct result of the data breach.
Mobile phone theft affects nearly one in three UK consumers
84% of victims face hurdles protecting personal data after phone theft
Unauthorised access to bank cards and accounts is the top concern for 67% of consumers
Lack of clear responsibility between users, tech firms, and police hinders effective security
London, UK: A report out today reveals a staggering rise in mobile phone thefts, calling for urgent industry action. The report, commissioned by UK fintech Nuke From Orbit, highlights alarming statistics about the scale of the issue and calls for greater collaboration between manufacturers, network providers, and consumers to stem the tide of phone-related crimes.
Proprietary Risk Scoring Shows Data Sensitivity Outweighs Record Count in Breach Severity—National Public Data Breach Tops Risk Score at 8.93, While Change Healthcare's Supply Chain Impact Scores Perfect 10.0
San Mateo, Calif., April 15, 2025 -- Kiteworks, which empowers organisations to effectively manage risk in every send, share, receive, and save of sensitive data, today releases its “Top 11 Data Breaches of 2024” report. The research applies Kiteworks’ Risk Exposure Index (REI), a proprietary methodology introduced in summer 2024, to quantify and compare the severity of the year's most significant breach events.
(London: His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has blocked over 100 million malicious emails in the past three years, as cyber threats against UK government services continue to escalate.
The data was obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, where HMRC disclosed detailed figures on the volume of malicious emails blocked from November 2021 to September 2024. The data shows a sharp rise in cyberattacks, highlighting the growing threat to UK government services.
According to new data obtained, HMRC blocked 23,751,742 email attacks between November 2021 and October 2022.
This figure surged to 40,346,532 between November 2022 and October 2023, followed by 40,903,820 blocked emails from November 2023 to September 2024.
Overall, HMRC has blocked 105,002,094 emails in the past three years.
Andy Ward, SVP International, Absolute Security, commented: “These numbers show just how relentless cybercriminals are when it comes to targeting government institutions. Email remains one of the main ways attackers try to break into systems—whether through malware, spam or other tactics designed to exploit vulnerabilities.”
“To tackle these threats effectively, organisations need a strong cyber resilience strategy. This means real-time monitoring of systems, advanced threat detection, and the ability to act fast when something goes wrong. Security teams need to be able to isolate and shut down compromised systems immediately to stop attacks from spreading. With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated, having the right tools and defences in place is more important than ever to protect the UK’s Government Departments.”
Despite these increasing threats, HMRC has confirmed that changes to its email security systems mean it can no longer categorise email threats by type, such as phishing, malware, or spam. This shift in technology makes it more challenging to assess the evolving cyber risks faced by the department.
Sawan Joshi, Group Director of Information Security at FDM Group, commented: "HMRC’s efforts to block malicious emails show the relentless nature of cyber threats, highlighting the need for robust security measures and a highly skilled workforce."
"Protecting critical systems isn’t just about implementing the right technology—it’s about having the right expertise in place. Employees must be equipped with the necessary skills to not only detect and respond to threats but also to communicate risks effectively and strengthen business resilience. For organisations, investing in upskilling staff in cybersecurity training is critical.
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