Bert Kondruss, KonBriefing Research, Germany
June 05, 2025
This website provides a detailed overview of reported cyberattacks in the United Kingdom in the 2nd half of 2024. The incidents are listed chronologically, including the date, the affected company or organization, and the location. The information is based on official statements from the companies as well as reports from newspapers and industry publications. However, since only a fraction of incidents are publicly reported, the actual number of successful cyberattacks is likely to be significantly higher.
The Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man are included here.

Cyber incident overview

Cyberattacks United Kingdom 2nd half of 2024
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Which companies were affected by a cyber attack?

 
#DateCityStateCompanyTypeStichworte
1July 16, 2024LancasterSchoolEngland, UK, Lancashire, United Kingdom,Lancaster Royal Grammar School
2July 2024LondonSchoolsUK, United Kingdom,Education for the 21st Century (E21C)
3August 4, 2024ReigateMobile Device ManagementEngland, UK, Surrey, United Kingdom,Mobile Guardian
4August 6, 2024South ShieldsPortEngland, UK, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom,Boats, Martime, Ships,Transportation,Logistics,Port of Tyne
5August 6, 2024LondonSoccer clubUK, United Kingdom,Charlton Athletic
6August 2024LondonHousing management softwareUK, United Kingdom,Locata
7August 2024BoltonSearch for social housingEngland, UK, Greater Manchester, Administration, Authority, Government, Public sector,Welfare, Social,United Kingdom,Bolton Council
8August 2024ManchesterSearch for social housingEngland, UK, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom,Administration, Authority, Government, Public sector,Welfare, Social,Manchester City Council
9August 2024SalfordSearch for social housingEngland, UK, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom,Administration, Authority, Government, Public sector,Welfare, Social,Salford City Council
10August 18, 2024AttleboroughPoultry factoryEngland, UK, Norfolk, United Kingdom,Groceries, Food,Banham Poultry
11September 2024LondonMass transit companyUK, Rapid Transit, Mass Transit, Public Transport,Transportation,Railway,United Kingdom,Transport for London
12September 4, 2024TewkesburyAdministrationEngland, UK, Gloucestershire, City administration, City government, municipality, town hall,Administration, Authority, Government, Public sector,United Kingdom,Tewkesbury Borough Council
13September 2024LondonSchoolUK, United Kingdom,Charles Darwin School
14September 2024BlackpoolSchoolsEngland, UK, Lancashire, United Kingdom,Fylde Coast Academy Trust
15September 2024LondonRailway infrastructure managerUK, United Kingdom,Railway,Transportation,Network Rail
16October 28, 2024BlackburnSchoolEngland, UK, Lancashire, United Kingdom,Blackburn College
17October 30, 2024MiddlesbroughCity governmentEngland, UK, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom,Administration, Authority, Government, Public sector,City administration, City government, municipality, town hall,Middlesbrough City Council
18November 1, 2024BuryCity governmentEngland, UK, Lancashire, City administration, City government, municipality, town hall,Administration, Authority, Government, Public sector,United Kingdom,Bury City Council
19November 1, 2024PortsmouthCity governmentEngland, UK, Hampshire, United Kingdom,Administration, Authority, Government, Public sector,City administration, City government, municipality, town hall,Portsmouth City Council
20November 1, 2024SalfordCity governmentEngland, UK, Greater Manchester, Administration, Authority, Government, Public sector,United Kingdom,City administration, City government, municipality, town hall,Salford City Council
21November 1, 2024TraffordCity governmentEngland, UK, Greater Manchester, City administration, City government, municipality, town hall,Administration, Authority, Government, Public sector,United Kingdom,Trafford City Council
22November 7, 2024LondonFinTech companyUK, United Kingdom,Finance, Money,Finastra
23November 9, 2024HartlepoolMuseumsEngland, UK, County Durham, United Kingdom,Armed Forces, Military,National Museum of the Royal Navy
24November 17, 2024LondonGambling technology supplierUK, United Kingdom,International Game Technology
25November 21, 2024LondonRetail chainUK, United Kingdom,Retail,Sainsbury's
26November 2024UptonHospitalEngland, UK, Merseyside, United Kingdom,Healthcare,Wirral University Teaching Hospital
27November 28, 2024LiverpoolHospitalsNorth West England, UK, Merseyside, United Kingdom,Clinic, Hospital,Healthcare,College, University, Research,Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
28December 2, 2024GillinghamHealth centerEngland, UK, Kent, United Kingdom,Healthcare,Medway Community Healthcare
292024LondonTelecommunications providerUK, United Kingdom,BT Group

Hacker attacks statistics

By month

Cyberattacks United Kingdom 2nd half of 2024 by month
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By industry

Cyberattacks United Kingdom 2nd half of 2024 by industry
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Notes

  • The statistics are based on the known incidents listed here.
  • Since only some of the cases become known, the evaluations are not representative.
  • Industries where incidents are immediately visible due to public access (e.g. healthcare) are more represented than others.
  • An incident may be assigned to multiple countries or industries. Also, a country cannot always be assigned. So the totals shown on the charts may be different.
  • The graphics marked in this way may be reused according to the license Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 / CC BY 4.0, also for commercial purposes (Attribution: KonBriefing Research).
More statistics:
Cyberattacks, Hacker attacks, Ransomware attacks

Details, examples and sources

Flag UKJuly 2024
Cyber attack on schools in the United Kingdom
Education for the 21st Century (E21C) - London, United Kingdom
https://www.e21c.co.uk/News/Cyber-Incide...
Flag UKAugust 4, 2024
Cyber attack on a mobile device management provider, affecting many schools worldwide
Mobile Guardian - Reigate, England, United Kingdom
https://www.mobileguardian.com/security-...
Flag UKAugust 6, 2024
DDoS attack on the website of a port in the United Kingdom
Port of Tyne - South Shields, England, United Kingdom
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd05zj...
Flag UKSeptember 4, 2024
Cyber attack on a administration in the United Kingdom
Tewkesbury Borough Council - Tewkesbury, England, United Kingdom
https://tewkesbury.gov.uk/cyber-incident...
Flag UKSeptember 2024
Cyber attack on a railway infrastructure manager in the United Kingdom
Network Rail - London, United Kingdom
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr75zn...
Flag UKOctober 30, 2024
DDoS attack on a city government in the United Kingdom
Middlesbrough City Council - Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8yvg...
Flag UKNovember 1, 2024
DDoS attack on a city government in the United Kingdom
Portsmouth City Council - Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly2jy...

ISMS Software

Information Security in the UK: Managing Risks and Building Trust with an ISMS

The United Kingdom is one of Europe's leading digital economies. It has a strong financial sector, a highly developed technology industry, and an increasingly digitised public sector. At the same time, cyber risks continue to grow: hacking, data breaches, and targeted attacks on critical infrastructure have become everyday threats. An Information Security Management System (ISMS) offers UK businesses and organisations a structured approach to systematically manage and mitigate information security risks.
The ISMS is based on the internationally recognised ISO/IEC 27001 standard, which is widely adopted across the UK. Using the proven PDCA cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act), it ensures the continuous improvement of security measures, helping organisations keep pace with the rapidly evolving threat landscape.
An ISMS is particularly relevant in the UK for ensuring compliance with national and sector-specific regulations, including:
  • UK GDPR (post-Brexit data protection framework)
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • Guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
  • Requirements for critical infrastructure under the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018
A typical ISMS for UK organisations includes:
  • Asset Management: Protection of critical IT systems, personal data, and intellectual property
  • Protection Needs Analysis: Assessment of which data and systems require special protection
  • Risk Management: Identification and handling of threats such as ransomware, social engineering, DDoS attacks, or insider risks
  • Security Controls: Implementation of technical, organisational, and personnel measures following ISO 27002 and NCSC recommendations
  • Statement of Applicability (SoA): Documentation of the selected and implemented controls, also serving as evidence for business partners, regulators, and auditors
  • Continuous Improvement: Ongoing adaptation of the security strategy to new developments, technologies, and attack methods
An ISMS enables UK organisations to strengthen their resilience against cyber threats, build trust with customers and partners, and ensure reliable regulatory compliance. In an internationally connected market, professional information security management is increasingly becoming a key strategic success factor.

Benefit of an ISMS software

In the United Kingdom, information security and data protection are of critical importance, not least due to regulations such as the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act, and sector-specific standards like ISO 27001. Implementing an ISMS is often a complex and resource-intensive task, particularly when data is managed manually, for example using Excel. Specialised software solutions offer a clear advantage: they provide structured frameworks, automated checklists, and detailed reporting functions that reduce administrative effort and minimise errors. Thanks to seamless integration into existing IT infrastructures, they ensure a consistent, up-to-date, and compliance-ready data foundation - a key success factor for businesses operating in the UK market.

About KonBriefing Research

KonBriefing Research is an independent researcher and analyst, specialized in software for information security, risk management and compliance. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Germany.
One of the main focuses is the market analysis of tools for information security management systems (ISMS tools) in accordance with ISO 27001.

About the author

Bert Kondruss
Author:
Bert Kondruss
Founder and managing director of KonBriefing Research,
a GRC Software analyst company
Germany

Cyber attacks worldwide

Cyber attacks worldwide
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