The Latest Breaking News from NCSC

Ed Miliband warns Iran minister UK will not ‘tolerate intimidation’

Ed Miliband discussed the war in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz with Abbas Araghchi

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Iranian state actors targeting UK dissidents, activists and journalists with spyware

Iranian agents used social engineering tricks such as fake MRI test results to lure victims in, the NCSC said

The Independent UK · Sep 15

How did Iran manage to knock a UK power generator offline for four days, and what does it mean for other critical infrastructure? The experts weigh in

NCSC issues new warning over OT and edge devices

TechRadar · Aug 31

Critical macOS Screen Sharing flaw gives attackers remote root access — CISA bumps bug to 9.8 severity following active Monero cryptojacking attacks

The Dutch National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL) says that attackers are actively exploiting CVE-2026-65400, an authentication bypass in macOS Screen Sharing.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 16

Government-wide password resets ordered after data leak

The government has ordered staff of more than 300 departments to reset passwords immediately and inspect 30,000 systems to prevent further state data leaks.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

UK infrastructure being targeted by hostile states, GCHQ cyber chief warns

Three-quarters of attacks on the UK’s critical infrastructure over the last year could be linked to hostile states.

Evening Standard · Jun 17

Rethinking cyber defense in government with continuous exposure management

As cyberattacks on the public sector grow more prevalent, investment in security is key.

TechRadar · Jun 5

Could Your Vape Be Spying on You? Labour MP Warns Chinese-Made Smart Vapes May Be Collecting User Data

Labour MP Graeme Downie has called for an investigation into Chinese-made smart vapes, warning that internet-connected devices could pose privacy and cybersecurity risks through data collection.

International Business Times UK · Jun 5

17 million strong botnet of compromised devices dismantled by Dutch authorities

The botnet is theorized to be related to Asocks, with the possibility the proxy network has bitten the dust.

TechRadar · Jun 1

Labour reports Farage’s alleged hack to security officials after he fails to do so

Reform UK leader has claimed ‘hostile actors’ linked to Moscow accessed his data and leaked information on £5m gift

The Guardian - UK · May 29