New research from Cyfirma identified that the U.K. faces an escalating cyber threat landscape dominated by sophisticated Russian actors, including state-affiliated groups like Sandworm and APT29, and privateer entities operating with Kremlin leniency. These threats have intensified amid geopolitical tensions, targeting critical infrastructure, governmental and defense organizations, and supply chains. Notable campaigns include espionage via spear-phishing, destructive malware like Whispergate, and supply chain compromises, such as SolarWinds.

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