UK Energy Cyber Security for London
UK-focused cyber security checks for smart meters, EV chargers, solar, batteries and connected energy in and around London.
What attackers are targeting in London
London-based SMEs are the UK's #1 target for business email compromise (BEC) and invoice fraud, with the City and Canary Wharf seeing the highest volume of credential-phishing attempts.
With more than a million businesses packed into Greater London, attackers harvest publicly listed director details from Companies House and combine them with LinkedIn data to craft hyper-targeted CEO-fraud emails.
Key London industries we protect
UK energy cyber tools for London
UK Energy Cyber Risk
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Smart Meter Checker
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Solar & Battery Checker
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Reporting a cyber incident in London
- Action Fraud: 0300 123 2040 (UK national reporting)
- Regional unit: Metropolitan Police FALCON (Fraud and Linked Crime Online)
- NCSC: Report at ncsc.gov.uk/report-an-incident
- ICO: Notify within 72 hours if personal data is involved
FAQs — Cyber security in London
Do London SMEs really need Cyber Essentials?
Yes — most UK public-sector contracts require Cyber Essentials, and it demonstrably reduces the most common attacks. Our free readiness checker shows how close you are.
What's the biggest cyber threat to London businesses right now?
London-based SMEs are the UK's #1 target for business email compromise (BEC) and invoice fraud, with the City and Canary Wharf seeing the highest volume of credential-phishing attempts.
Are these tools really free?
Yes. Cyber England provides the risk assessment, phishing checker, cost calculator and Cyber Essentials readiness tools free for any UK SME.
How should a London business report a targeted business email compromise attempt?
London SMEs are currently the primary UK target for business email compromise. Attackers scrape director information from Companies House and LinkedIn to create convincing CEO-fraud emails. If your business is targeted, you should immediately report the incident to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 and contact the Metropolitan Police FALCON unit. For data breaches involving personal information, ensure you notify the ICO within the mandatory 72-hour window.
Why are financial and legal services in Canary Wharf high-risk targets for phishing?
Financial and legal firms in the City and Canary Wharf face the highest volume of credential-phishing attacks in the UK. Cybercriminals use hyper-targeted techniques to steal login details, often leading to invoice fraud. We recommend following NCSC guidance on multi-factor authentication and seeking Cyber Essentials certification to harden your defences against these specific local threats which frequently exploit publicly available professional data.
How do attackers use Companies House data to target Greater London SMEs?
With over a million businesses in Greater London, attackers use automated tools to harvest director details from Companies House. By combining this with LinkedIn profiles, they craft sophisticated spear-phishing campaigns. London-based tech and creative firms are particularly vulnerable to these social engineering tactics. Implementing strict internal verification processes for all payment requests is essential to prevent successful invoice fraud and protect your firm's capital.
What role does the Metropolitan Police FALCON unit play in London cyber security?
The Metropolitan Police FALCON unit is the dedicated regional resource for tackling Fraud and Linked Crime Online across London. They work alongside the NCSC to mitigate large-scale threats facing the capital's tech and media sectors. If your London office suffers a significant cyber attack, reporting through Action Fraud ensures that FALCON and other regional cyber crime units can track and investigate the criminal networks involved.
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