Over 100 million malicious emails blocked by HMRC

Over 100 million malicious emails blocked by HMRC

Cyber threats against the UK government are escalating

HMRC blocks over 100 million malicious emails in three years, amid growing cyber threat – Your Capital Minds

His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has blocked more than 100 million malicious emails over the past three years, as the scale and sophistication of cyber threats facing UK government departments continues to escalate. The figures, obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, reveal a sharp rise in attempted email attacks targeting HMRC systems, underlining the persistent risk to critical national infrastructure. Between Novembe…

HMRC blocks over 100 million malicious emails in three years, amid growing cyber threat

His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has blocked more than 100 million malicious emails over the past three years, as the scale and sophistication of cyber threats facing UK government departments continues to escalate. The figures, obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, reveal a sharp rise in attempted email attacks targeting HMRC systems, underlining the persistent risk to critical national infrastructure. Between Novembe…