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ITPro
3 days ago
Information security

What is hackbot as a service and are malicious LLMs a risk?

AI will likely increase cyber attacks' volume and impact in the next two years. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

NCSC reaffirms guidance for those at risk of Chinese state hacking | Computer Weekly

The NCSC reaffirms guidance for individuals at high risk of targeted hacking by Chinese threat actors like APT31.
NCSC highlights China's malicious activities, including transnational repression and espionage, against UK institutions and pro-democracy activists. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
EU data protection

UK council eerily cagey about 'cyber incident' details

The Leicester City Council is battling a suspected ransomware attack without confirming key details.
Experts suggest ransomware is involved, but the council has not confirmed it. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Cozy Bear and other APTs changing tack as cloud adoption increases | Computer Weekly

Baseline cyber mitigation strategies are effective against sophisticated government hackers
Russian threat actors are adapting tactics as organizations move to cloud-based infrastructure [ more ]
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ComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago
Information security

NCSC updates warning over hacktivist threat to CNI | Computer Weekly

Russia-backed hacktivist groups targeting critical infrastructure with unsophisticated attacks.
NCSC and CISA warning about evolving threats from hacktivist groups not officially backed by the Kremlin. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

UK blames China for massive breach of voter data | TechCrunch

The U.K. government attributes 2021 cyberattack on voter data to Chinese hackers.
NCSC warns of espionage and transnational repression post cyberattack. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

NCSC guidance to help CEOs work through cyber incidents | Computer Weekly

CEOs need guidance on managing cyber security incidents
Appointing a senior responsible officer is crucial during cyber attacks [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Rogue state-aligned actors are most critical cyber threat to UK | Computer Weekly

The UK's critical national infrastructure faces an enduring and significant threat from state-aligned threat actors ramping up cyber activity.
The NCSC warns that the UK needs to enhance cyber resilience in industries such as energy, water supply, communications, logistics, and financial services.
The annual report highlights the emergence of a new class of cyber adversary in the form of state-aligned actors who are ideologically motivated. [ more ]
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