The Latest Breaking News from National Cyber Security Centre

Switzerland’s cybersecurity experts still can’t Xplain how federal documents made it to the dark web

Fallout from a 2023 attack on Xplain, a company that provides software to the Swiss government and military, continues with the country’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)’s post-mortem report.

TechRadar · Mar 8, 2024

House of Lords Report Urges UK Government to Reevaluate AI Safety Focus

The NCSC pointed out the current exploitation of AI in malicious cyber activities and the anticipated amplification of cyberattacks, particularly in the realm of ransomware.

International Business Times UK · Feb 5, 2024

AI will make scam emails look genuine, UK cybersecurity agency warns

NCSC says generative AI tools will soon allow amateur cybercriminals to launch sophisticated phishing attacks

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2024

GCHQ warns of fresh threat from Chinese state-sponsored hackers

National Cyber Security Centre urges operators of critical national infrastructure to prevent hacks

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023

Cyber security experts to protect Eurovision voting from Russian interference

The contest is being held in the UK on behalf of Ukraine after Russia's invasion

Wales Online · May 3, 2023

Assurances sought over protecting Eurovision voting from possible Russian threat

Science and technology minister Paul Scully flagged the work of the National Cyber Security Centre.

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

TikTok to be banned from public service devices over security concerns

Following a review by the National Cyber Security Centre, it has been advised that TikTok should be removed from official Government and public sector devices

Dublin Live · Apr 22, 2023

TikTok to be removed from public sector devices due to security concerns

Following a review by the National Cyber Security Centre, it has been advised that TikTok should be removed from official Government and public sector devices

Irish Mirror · Apr 21, 2023

Ukraine’s success in cyberwarfare could create ‘concerning precedents’ – study

A report by the European Cyber Conflict Research Initiative said that Ukraine is facing an ‘unprecedented’ volume of Russian-linked cyber attacks.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Not enough being done to combat Russia-aligned threats, cyber chief warns

Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden warned that the ‘cyber equivalent of the Wagner group’ posed a serious threat to the UK.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023