National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
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UK facing a 'perfect storm' of cybersecurity threats
News NCSC CEO Richard Horne says nation-state attacks, AI and the looming quantum threat require stronger global collaboration
By Emma Woollacott Published
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The NCSC says it’s time to switch to passkeys
News UK security organization calls for companies to step up and offer more secure ways to login
By Nicole Kobie Published
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NCSC issues alert over Russian hacker campaign targeting SOHO routers
News The APT28 group has exploited vulnerable internet routers to covertly reroute internet traffic through malicious servers
By Emma Woollacott Published
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NCSC names and shames pro-Russia hacktivist group amid escalating DDoS attacks on UK public services
News Russia-linked hacktivists are increasingly trying to cause chaos for UK organizations
By Emma Woollacott Published
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New industry 'ambassador' scheme looks to shore up software security practices
News The Software Security Ambassadors scheme aims to boost software supply chains by helping organizations implement the Software Security Code of Practice.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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The NCSC touts honeypots and ‘cyber deception’ tactics as the key to combating hackers
News Trials to test the real-world effectiveness of cyber deception solutions have produced positive results so far
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Government urges large enterprises to shore up defenses as NCSC warns UK faces four 'nationally significant' cyber attacks every week
News UK enterprises of all sizes face escalating cybersecurity threats, ministers have warned
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Industry welcomes the NCSC’s new Vulnerability Research Initiative – but does it go far enough?
News The cybersecurity agency will work with external researchers to uncover potential security holes in hardware and software
By Jane McCallion Published
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The NCSC just urged enterprises to ditch Windows 10 – here’s what you need to know
News The UK cyber agency says those that haven’t migrated to Windows 11 should do so immediately
By Bobby Hellard Published
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NCSC expert urges businesses to follow geopolitics as defensive strategy
News Paul Chichester, director of operations at the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, urged businesses to keep closer tabs on geopolitical events to gauge potential cyber threats.
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Cyber attacks have rocked UK retailers – here's how you can stay safe
News Following recent attacks on retailers, the NCSC urges other firms to make sure they don't fall victim too
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Five Eyes cyber agencies issue guidance on edge device vulnerabilities
News Cybersecurity agencies including the NCSC and CISA have issued fresh guidance on edge device security.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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