Why the record-breaking number of cyberattacks could be a prelude to the ‘big one’

undefined 30, 2025

Source: independent

Cyberattacks in the UK have surged in 2025, with millions affected by breaches at M\&S, Co-op, and Legal Aid. Experts warn this “perfect storm” of rising digitisation, cheap hacking tools, and aggressive cybercriminals could lead to a catastrophic event. A new botnet, Aisuru, is capable of devastating DDoS attacks. Security pros say critical infrastructure is at real risk, and a major cyber disaster may be inevitable if current trends continue.

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