Active Cyber Defence – tackling cyber attacks on the UK
On 1st November, the Chancellor announced the Government’s new National Cyber Security…
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The Phishing threat following data breaches
Key Points Recent reporting of data breaches affecting customers in the UK reminds…
Fraud report names most sophisticated cyber-attacks globally in 2016
Fraud is in a constant state of evolution to stay a step ahead of the defences deployed to stop it. Source: SC Magazine Fraud report names most sophisticated cyber-attacks globally in 2016
Student discovers security flaw in Virgin Media recruitment system
A student has discovered a security vulnerability in the software which Virgin Media uses for recruitment and job applications. Source: SC Magazine Student discovers security flaw in Virgin Media recruitment system
Phishing emails promising invites to cybersecurity conference actually dispersing malware
Threat actors have been discovered trying to infect security-minded individuals with a trojan downloader by sending spear phishing emails that offer free invitations to Palo Alto Networks’ Cyber Security Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia. Source: SC Magazine Phishing emails promising invites to cybersecurity conference actually dispersing malware
Shadow Brokers claim to leak NSA cyberespionage targets
The Shadow Brokers hacking group has leaked another batch of NSA-linked data containing a list of servers linked to cyberespionage hacking programs. Source: SC Magazine Shadow Brokers claim to leak NSA cyberespionage targets
EU privacy regulators query Yahoo CEO on breach
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer was sent a letter from a watchdog group overseeing privacy regulators in the European Union seeking answers on the affect of a massive breach the company experienced. Source: SC Magazine EU privacy regulators query Yahoo CEO on breach
Protecting your organisation from ransomware
Ransomware is a growing global cyber security threat, and one which could affect any organisation…
Macro Security for Microsoft Office
This guidance describes how administrators can help protect their systems from malicious Microsoft…
What can the NCSC do for you?
If you’re browsing this website, you might be wondering how the new National…