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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Mark Sweney and Dan Milmo

UK firms warned over possible Russian cyber-attacks amid Ukraine crisis

Computer screen with virus alert warning
GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre said that while it was unaware of any specific threats to UK businesses, it was concerned they could be targeted. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

British companies have been urged to bolster their digital security over concerns of possible Russian cyber-attacks linked to the growing political crisis in Ukraine.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of the GCHQ intelligence agency, has updated its guidance telling firms to “build resilience and stay ahead of potential threats”.

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