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ITPro
1 week 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 ]
Theregister
1 week ago
Information security

NCSC and insurers target ransom payments with guidebook

The NCSC partners with insurance associations to release guidance book on avoiding ransom payments. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago
Information security

CyberUK 24: UK insurance industry gets tough on ransomware | Computer Weekly

A coalition of insurance organizations and the NCSC aims to reduce ransomware payments by UK organizations through better-informed decision-making and support for victims. [ more ]
ITPro
6 days ago
Information security

What you need to know about the new NCSC ransomware guidance

NCSC partnered with insurance bodies to reduce ransom payments by educating victims on the risks and consequences. [ 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
2 months 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 ]
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ComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks 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
2 months 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
6 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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