The UK NCSC warned that state-aligned hacktivists kept targeting public services.
What happened. The NCSC warned UK organizations about persistent disruptive activity by Russian state-aligned hacktivist groups, building on a December 2025 international advisory.
Impact and confidence
The warning establishes a persistent campaign pattern, not a forecast that every named sector would be hit. Availability and exposed-management risk were central.
Defensive takeaway
Review denial-of-service readiness, external access to operational technology, and escalation contacts before a disruption begins.