We examine why schools, colleges, universities, and multi-academy trusts remain prime cyber targets in 2026, and how the threat landscape facing education continues to intensify. From ransomware and credential theft to phishing campaigns and third-party compromises, we explore the real-world risks putting student data, safeguarding systems, and learning continuity under pressure.

PureCyber is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for Best Cyber Security Partner at the Housing Innovation Awards, recognising our continued commitment to strengthening cyber resilience across the UK housing sector and supporting housing organisations with practical, sector-focused cyber security solutions.

PureCyber is delighted to announce that we have been named on the 2025 UK Fast Growth Index for the third consecutive year, receiving the Sustainable Growth Award in recognition of our continued performance, innovation, and long-term approach to growth.

From ransomware and data extortion to phishing campaigns and supply chain attacks, we highlight the real-world incidents that show just how vulnerable the sector remains. Diving into the practical steps housing associations can take now to begin strengthening their resilience - from embedding cyber security into operational strategy, and ensuring strict governance compliance, as well as making key improvements to incident response plans, securing third-party systems and empowering staff through training.

In our first article of 2026, we look at the threat signals from the past 12 months, identifying the trends and delving into what these patterns mean for the 2026 threat landscape. From governance & regulatory shifts, to penetration testing and strategic strategy adjustments. We also list our key strategic defensive priorities for 2026 - alongside our new 2026 PureCyber Threat Intel Summary.

With ransomware, supply chain attacks, industrial IoT vulnerabilities, and state-backed espionage continuing to threaten operational continuity, data integrity, and overall business resilience - the manufacturing sector has faced an increasingly hostile cyber landscape throughout 2025. This review examines the key cyber threats, attack patterns, and emerging trends observed over the past year, highlighting both the challenges and strategies for mitigation.

With the UK housing sector rapidly embracing digital transformation - from mobile tenant portals and cloud-hosted management platforms to IoT-enabled smart building systems, technology is improving operational efficiency and resident experience. However, these innovations expose organisations to a complex and evolving cyber risk landscape. This latest insight provides an overview of the key challenges, and practical solutions that PureCyber’s managed services can offer to organisations building long-term resilience.

There’s a new class of cyber threats to contend with - adversaries who move laterally, evade identity controls, exploit SaaS platforms and harness AI to accelerate attacks. This article explores how PureCyber MXDR is built for this complex landscape, delivering continuous, intelligent, and fully managed detection and response. We take you inside our SOC for a technical look at how integrated automation, threat intelligence and specialist expertise combine to protect every layer of today’s digital environments.

Over the past five years, the UK has experienced a surge in cyber activity targeting sectors essential to national wellbeing. The NHS, local authorities, energy providers and water companies have been exposed to a previously unseen level of cyber security risk. This in-depth analysis looks at the new legislation being implemented by the UK government in response to this heightened risk - with the aim of securing the various branches of UK critical national infrastructure.

The UK accountancy sector has become one of the most continually targeted industries in the cyber threat landscape. Accountancy firms - from “Big Four” practices to local auditors and outsourced bookkeeping providers, hold a unique position of trust. Processing and storing vast amounts of financial, payroll, tax, and personally identifiable data, making them high-value targets for financially motivated threat actors and nation-state groups alike. As threats evolve, so too must defences.

Public and third sector organisations are facing an unrelenting wave of attacks - from ransomware incidents that disrupt hospital operations to phishing campaigns targeting local councils, charities and housing associations. In this article we look at this increasingly aggressive and fast-moving threat landscape - emphasising the need to embed cyber security into governance, operations, and culture.

In this latest article, we look in detail at some of the most significant cyber threats facing the UK financial services sector - analysing these methods and highlighting the dangers your organisation needs to be aware of. 

We also explore the proactive measures your organisation can take to secure your business before a cyber attack strikes. Highlighting the ways PureCyber can help usher in a secure future for your organisation.

MXDR (Managed Extended Detection and Response) is designed for a new era of cyber defence.

We take a detailed, deep-dive into the cyber advantages deploying PureCyber MXDR in your digital environment can have - offering an in-depth breakdown of how the service works, what security advantages you can expect, and some real-world case studies giving you a context backed insight into how MXDR will redefine your cyber security.

Over recent months, ransomware campaigns, supply chain breaches, and phishing-led credential theft have surged across the UK’s healthcare industry. From NHS contractors to patient data platforms, adversaries are exploiting both technological and operational weaknesses in what remains one of the nation’s most critical infrastructures. We take a look at some of the most common threat vectors, and how organisations in the sector can build their cyber resilience.

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 will reach the end of support on 14 October 2025.

We take a detailed look at what this means for UK organisations who still operate with Windows 10 devices - and what steps they can take to mitigate any cyber security risks that may arise as a result of the upcoming end-of-support deadline.

For cyber attackers, sport represents the perfect storm: immense volumes of personal and financial data, high-profile brands, emotionally invested fans, and the pressure of time-critical events. In this article we look at how cyber attacks have effected a range of sports, from football and rugby to cricket and athletics - breaking down some real world case studies and highlighting the outcomes of each breach.

We’re delighted to share some exciting news - BGF has won the Private Equity/Venture Capital Deal of the Year at the Insider Media Wales Dealmakers Awards for their investment in PureCyber Limited.

Our latest article looks at a range of detailed case studies - from the recent Collins Aerospace cyber attack causing disruption across UK and European airports, to the 2018 British Airways data breach that forced the ICO to issue it's largest financial penalty to date - highlighting the critical steps organisations operating in the sector must take to protect their supply chain networks & operations.

Organisations today are much more than standalone entities. They are entangled in networks of suppliers, subcontractors, cloud-providers, logistics partners, and third-party software vendors. This interconnectedness provides efficiency, flexibility, and scale - but it also creates multiple additional attack surfaces. This article looks at a detailed case study - highlighting the common real-life attack methods employed by cyber criminals who target organisational supply chains.

Housing associations and public housing authorities are increasingly in the crosshairs of cyber criminals, driven by the high value of tenant data, the essential nature of housing services, and the limited resources many providers can dedicate to defending against advanced threats. In this latest article we look at the current cyber threat landscape of the sector and highlight the critical steps organisations in the sector must take to protect their tenants data.