National Cyber Security Centre

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Cybersecurity

Hybrid Middle East War Sparks Global Cyber Surge

The Middle East conflict has escalated into a hybrid war, merging military strikes with a major cyber campaign that severely…

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Business

UK slashes cyberattack response time to just eight days

The UK government has drastically reduced the time to fix critical cyber vulnerabilities from nearly two months to just eight…

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Business

UK Security Service Reduces Unresolved Vulnerabilities

The UK has dramatically improved public sector cybersecurity, reducing critical vulnerability backlogs by 75% and cutting cyber-attack fix times by…

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Business

NCSC Chief: SMEs Must Prepare for Cyber-Attacks Now

The head of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre warns that SMEs are prime targets for cybercriminals, who are opportunistic…

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Business

Ivanti Zero-Day Breach Hits European Governments

A coordinated cyber campaign exploited vulnerabilities in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM), compromising several European government bodies including the European…

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Business

NCSC Warns of Severe Cyber-Attacks on Critical Infrastructure

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an urgent warning to critical national infrastructure providers, citing severe and…

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Business

Cyberattack Targets European Commission’s Mobile Platform

The European Commission's mobile device management platform was breached, potentially exposing staff names and phone numbers, but the attack was…

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Business

New Global Rules to Protect Industrial Networks Unveiled

A new international framework led by US, UK, and global agencies establishes security principles to protect operational technology (OT) environments,…

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Business

NCSC Playbook: Embedding Cyber Essentials in Supply Chains

UK authorities are urging businesses to strengthen supply chain security by integrating the Cyber Essentials certification into procurement, supported by…

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Artificial Intelligence

UK NCSC Warns of Rising Prompt Injection Attack Threats

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre warns that prompt injection attacks on large language models (LLMs) may be fundamentally unsolvable,…

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Business

Barts Health Takes Legal Action After Oracle Data Breach

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a High Court injunction to prevent the use of data stolen by the Cl0p…

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Business

Secure OT Systems: The Power of Strong Passwords

Operational technology (OT) secures critical physical infrastructure, but its security often lags behind IT, creating high risks of physical damage…

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Business

UK Cyber Shield Blocks 1 Billion Attacks on Telecom Networks

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has blocked nearly one billion cyberattacks in a year using its proactive "Share…

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Business

Pall Mall Process: Defining Responsible Cyber Intrusion

The Pall Mall Process, a joint UK-France initiative with 27 governments and major tech firms, aims to establish international standards…

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Business

UK Cyber Resilience Bill: Key Provisions Unveiled

The UK is introducing the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill in response to a 130% surge in significant cyber incidents,…

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Business

Cyberattack Cripples IT Systems Across London Councils

A cyberattack has disrupted essential IT services for three major London councils—Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith and Fulham—affecting hundreds…

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Artificial Intelligence

London Councils Hit by Major Cyberattacks

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City Council are jointly managing a severe cybersecurity breach that has…

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Business

UK’s New Cyber Bill to Fortify Critical Services

The UK government has introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to modernize cybersecurity laws and enhance national defenses against…

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Business

NCSC Retires Web Check and Mail Check Security Tools

The NCSC will retire its Web Check and Mail Check services by March 31, 2026, as part of its Active…

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Business

Cut IT Costs with Self-Service Password Resets

Self-service password reset (SSPR) solutions reduce IT support costs and improve security by allowing employees to independently handle login issues,…

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