Monday, 14 September 2026

From ransomware and exploding power plants to AI and identity theft - new survey from IP EXPO Manchester uncovers the cyber fears of the UK

 MANCHESTER, UK: It looks like WannaCry, the ransomware that crippled the NHS last year, has left a lasting impression on Brits. A recent survey by IP EXPO Manchester revealed that the closure of hospitals due to a cyber-attack topped the charts as the scariest thing which could happen to the UK as a result of a cyber-attack. It beat out widespread power cuts, explosions at industrial plants and tampering with the food or water supply.

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The trend for UK employees to be increasingly comfortable using whistleblowing hotlines has been accelerated by last year’s Hollywood harassment scandals, with new research showing a 20% increase in calls according to Expolink, Europe’s leading provider of such services.

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London: UKCloud has announced that it has achieved certification against the ISO27017 information security standard, which specifically relates to the security of cloud services. Demonstrating its total commitment to align its operating standards with world-class best practices, this additional certification recognises UKCloud’s adherence to a framework of focused controls which are specific to the provision of cloud-based services.

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