Sports teams to get coaching on cybersecurity at NCSC summit
Premier League clubs will be among those attending the National Cyber Security Centre’s first-ever sports cybersecurity summit on Wednesday.
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Be on guard when shopping online this Christmas, cyber safety experts warn
Online Christmas shoppers are being warned of the threat posed by cyber criminals after victims lost an average of £775 each last year.
GCHQ emphasised image over cost in search for NCSC headquarters, report finds
An emphasis on “image rather than cost” led to GCHQ overshooting its budget for the new National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) headquarters by almost £3 million per year, an influential parliamentary committee has found.
Record number of girls apply for NCSC cybersecurity courses
The number of girls seeking to learn new cybersecurity skills through GCHQ-backed online courses rose 60% this year, new figures show.
Rise in Covid-19 scams ‘vindicate National Cyber Security Centre creation’
The rise in online scams and cyberattacks linked to coronavirus has been the “unexpected vindication” of the decision to create a standalone UK cybersecurity agency, its departing boss has said.
Public urged to be wary of scams using fake celebrity endorsements
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned the public to be wary of online scams which use fake celebrity investment endorsements, after it removed several hundred thousand links to such schemes.
GCHQ scam-busting email service receives over 160,000 reports in two weeks
More than 160,000 suspicious emails were reported to a new scam-busting service in just two weeks amid an increase in coronavirus-related online fraud.
State-sponsored cyber attacks on coronavirus research ‘utterly reprehensible’
State-sponsored cyber attacks targeting medical institutions working on treatments for coronavirus have been labelled “utterly reprehensible” by the UK’s cybersecurity agency.
Cybersecurity agencies warn of criminals targeting healthcare firms
Cybersecurity agencies in the UK and US have issued a joint warning to healthcare and medical research staff, urging them to improve their password security.
Free virtual cybersecurity school launched for teenagers in lockdown
Free virtual lessons on cybersecurity are to be offered to thousands of young people in lockdown as part of a government scheme to develop cyber skills.
NCSC email reporting service removes more than 80 scams in first day
The National Cyber Security Centre has revealed it shut down more than 80 online scams on the first day of its new email reporting service.
10 tips for staying safe online during lockdown
With lockdown in effect, people are spending more time online, whether working from home or to stay in touch with friends and family.
Public urged to flag coronavirus scam emails in online security campaign
The UK’s cyber security agency has launched a service which allows people to report suspicious emails to them.
UK and US security agencies warn of ongoing coronavirus cyber threat
Security agencies in the UK and US have warned that increasing numbers of cybercriminals are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic to target people.
Homeworking firms issued cyber advice to avoid criminals exploiting coronavirus
The UK’s cyber security agency has issued guidance to companies on how to keep data safe as criminals seek to exploit coronavirus fears.
National Cyber Security Centre sees surge in female applicants for courses
The number of girls applying for cyber security courses has risen by nearly 50% in a year, according to new figures from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
Basic passwords like 123456 still used despite warnings – cyber security chief
Easy-to-guess passwords like 123456 remain in use despite repeated warnings, according to a senior UK cyber security chief.
UK cyber security chief’s warning after Twitter boss’s account hacked
Attackers will find ways around security measures if the target is “juicy” enough, a senior director from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned in the wake of Twitter boss Jack Dorsey’s account being compromised.
Fake email scam thwarted by Government cybersecurity experts
An email scam designed to defraud thousands of people using a fake email from a UK airport was one of number of cyber attacks prevented last year.
Girlguides launch badges for cyber skills
Girlguides in South West England can now earn new badges by completing activities in cyber skills and demonstrating awareness of safety online.
Organisations agree to clarify roles dealing with cyber attacks
Two organisations have announced steps to make it easier for people and organisations to know which authority to deal with if they are the victim of a cyber attack.
Organisations agree to clarify roles dealing with cyber attacks
Two organisations have announced steps to make it easier for people and organisations to know which authority to deal with if they are the victim of a cyber attack.
Digital Minister denies final decision taken on Huawei and UK 5G network
Digital Minister Margot James has stamped on reports that the Prime Minister has given the go-ahead for controversial Chinese firm Huawei to work on the UK’s 5G network.
Five Eyes intelligence experts meet amid Huawei 5G controversy
Specialists from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance are meeting to discuss cyber threats as it emerged that Chinese telecoms giant Huawei will reportedly help to build Britain’s new 5G network.
Five Eyes intelligence members to share stage in UK for first time
Members of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance are to share a stage in the UK for the first time.
Most hacked passwords revealed in warning over cybersecurity
Easily guessed passwords being used across multiple accounts have been highlighted as a major gap in the online security practices of UK internet users.
Adults rely on teenagers for online security advice, survey suggests
Adults turn to older teenagers for help online more than their work colleagues or partners, a survey has shown, revealing how families are increasingly reliant on children’s knowledge of technology.
Train up ‘cyber security champions’ to stop hackers, small businesses told
Small businesses should train up “cyber security champions” to better protect themselves from the threat of cyber attacks, new government research has suggested.
Huawei concerns not about China, says UK security chief
The head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has said the current issues the organisation has with Huawei are about ensuring security standards and not the firm’s links to China.
Huawei 5G risk can be managed, say UK cybersecurity bosses
Any potential risk posed by Chinese technology giant Huawei to UK telecoms infrastructure can be mitigated, government cybersecurity bosses have determined.