January 24, 2024
Via: The RegisterThe idea that AI could generate super-potent and undetectable malware has been bandied about for years – and also already debunked. However, an article published today by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) suggests there is a “realistic possibility” […]
January 8, 2024
Via: The RegisterThe British Library is denying reports suggesting the recovery costs for its 2023 ransomware attack may reach highs of nearly $9 million as work to restore services remains ongoing. The institution said in a statement today that the final costs […]
December 18, 2023
Via: The RegisterThe National Grid is reportedly the latest organization in the UK to begin pulling China-manufactured equipment from its network over cybersecurity fears. The contract with the UK subsidiary of China’s state-owned Nari Technology, NR Electric UK, was terminated after seeking […]
Application security, Security
November 29, 2023
Via: The RegisterReading Borough Council has securely restored its planning portal after facing criticism for recommending questionable tech security practices to users. Before the fixed version went live this morning, the English local authority’s online planning application portal had been offline due […]
November 14, 2023
Via: The RegisterThe UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has once again sounded its concern over the rising threat level to the nation’s critical national infrastructure (CNI). In its annual review published at midnight Monday, it admitted that the level of cybersecurity […]
October 31, 2023
Via: The RegisterThe British Library has confirmed to The Register that a “cyber incident” is the cause of a “major” multi-day IT outage. The social media mouthpiece for the Library began reporting issues on the morning of October 28, saying its website […]
Threats & Malware, Virus & Malware
October 6, 2023
Via: The RegisterCDW, one of the largest resellers on the planet, will have its data leaked by LockBit after negotiations over the ransom fee broke down, a spokesperson for the cybercrime gang says. Speaking to The Register, the spokesperson, who uses the […]
September 20, 2023
Via: The RegisterCyber security remains a top three priority for most, if not all, organisations. The risks associated with failure to implement adequate defences were once again highlighted by the ransomware incident which impacted several hospital computer systems across the US last […]
September 20, 2023
Via: The RegisterThe ongoing face-off between Washington and Beijing over technology and security issues has taken a new twist, with China accusing the US of hacking into the servers of Huawei in 2009 and conducting other cyber-attacks to steal critical data. China’s […]
Application security, Security
August 4, 2023
Via: The Hacker NewsA four-year-old critical security flaw impacting Fortinet FortiOS SSL has emerged as one of the most routinely and frequently exploited vulnerabilities in 2022. “In 2022, malicious cyber actors exploited older software vulnerabilities more frequently than recently disclosed vulnerabilities and targeted […]
Network security, Threats & Malware, Virus & Malware
July 8, 2022
Via: TechRadarWhether or not to pay a ransomware demand has long been an ongoing conundrum for organizations worldwide, and the UK government has decisively told solicitors to advise their clients not to pay up. A joint letter from the Information Commissioner […]
February 24, 2022
Via: Help Net SecurityThis Thursday morning, Russia started its invasion on Ukraine and, As predicted, the attacks in the physical world have been preceded and accompanied by cyber attacks: Renewed DDoS attacks have been launched against websites Ukrainian government agencies and banks New […]
November 23, 2021
Via: Help Net SecurityWith Black Friday and Cyber Monday quickly approaching, the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging small online shops to protect their customers from card skimming cyber criminals. As part of NCSC’s Active Cyber Defence programme, the organization has […]
August 10, 2020
Via: Security AffairsThe Director of the U.S. National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) William Evanina shared information on ongoing operations aimed at influencing the 2020 U.S. elections. “Many foreign actors have a preference for who wins the election, which they express through […]
March 16, 2020
Via: Computer WeeklyThe National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has urged the public to follow online safety advice to the letter as more evidence emerges of cyber criminal groups exploiting the Covid-19 coronavirus for malicious ends. As extensively reported over the past few […]
November 29, 2019
Via: Security AffairsA confidential report published by the Dutch National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) revealed that at least 1,800 companies are affected by three strains of ransomware across the world. According to the report, the three ransomware LockerGoga, MegaCortex, and Ryuk) involved […]
September 10, 2015
Via: phishingThe National Counterintelligence and Security Center (#ncsc) has introduced a #new program to help #government workers avoid cyber-attacks, specifically #spear phishing, which have plagued several federal agencies this year. Called “Know the Risk, Raise Your Shield,” the NCSC effort centers […]
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