Protecting British citizens from cyber attacks must be given same priority as fighting terrorism, GCHQ head warns
7 years, 5 months ago

Protecting British citizens from cyber attacks must be given same priority as fighting terrorism, GCHQ head warns

The Independent  

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 Islamist hackers were linked to Isis carried out an attack on a series of NHS websites in a cyber attack exposing serious flaws in security systems meant to protect sensitive information 
 He said much of the work done by GCHQ “must remain secret” but his comments were another indication that the agency is moving out of the shadows, broadening its recruitment efforts and trying to engage more with the media and public. His warning came after the NCSC said it had registered 1,131 incidents in the past year alone, including 590 “significant” cyber attacks and more than 30 that required a cross-Government response. Intelligence agencies have also warned that hostile states and parties may use cyber attacks to damage the UK’s democracy, economy, or target critical national infrastructure like power stations and transport.

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UK to get new cyber attack severity rating system
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK to get new cyber attack severity rating system

The Independent  

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Cyber threat against UK Government severe and advancing quickly, warns watchdog
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cyber threat against UK Government severe and advancing quickly, warns watchdog

The Independent  

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‘Broader and deeper’ online risk to UK from criminals and state-backed hackers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Broader and deeper’ online risk to UK from criminals and state-backed hackers

The Independent  

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Russia is exploiting UK’s dependence on technology to cause ‘maximum destruction’, warns GCHQ
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia is exploiting UK’s dependence on technology to cause ‘maximum destruction’, warns GCHQ

The Independent  

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UK cyber chiefs warn organisations to be aware of new Russian web attack tactics
5 months, 1 week ago

UK cyber chiefs warn organisations to be aware of new Russian web attack tactics

The Independent  

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UK and allies issue cyber warning over China-backed malicious network
6 months ago

UK and allies issue cyber warning over China-backed malicious network

The Independent  

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Starmer told to ‘wake up’ and protect UK from cyber attacks before it is too late
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Starmer told to ‘wake up’ and protect UK from cyber attacks before it is too late

The Independent  

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Watch: GCHQ director speaks on cyber challenges facing UK after Ministry of Defence hack
10 months, 1 week ago

Watch: GCHQ director speaks on cyber challenges facing UK after Ministry of Defence hack

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China poses genuine and increasing cyber risk, UK spy agency head says
10 months, 1 week ago

China poses genuine and increasing cyber risk, UK spy agency head says

Hindustan Times  

China poses a genuine and increasing cyber risk to the United Kingdom, the head of British spy agency GCHQ said on Tuesday, adding that while Russia and Iran represented an immediate threat, Beijing was an epoch-defining challenge. In a speech last month, Sunak said Chinese state-affiliated actors had conducted "malicious cyber campaigns" against British lawmakers. On Monday, Sunak said Britain …

When has the UK faced cyberattacks in the past?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

When has the UK faced cyberattacks in the past?

The Independent  

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Pictured: Seven 'Chinese hackers' wanted in Britain and US for 14 year cyber espionage campaign that targeted thousands of politicians, businesses and officials critical of Beijing regime
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pictured: Seven 'Chinese hackers' wanted in Britain and US for 14 year cyber espionage campaign that targeted thousands of politicians, businesses and officials critical of Beijing regime

Daily Mail  

These are the seven suspects wanted by law-enforcement agencies in Britain and the US after a secret cyber hacking ring operated by the Chinese government over a staggering 14 years was blown wide open. The hackers:, Ni Gaobin, Weng Ming, Cheng Feng, Peng Yaowen, Sun Xiaohui, Xiong Wang and Zhao Guangzong Home Secretary James Cleverly, seen today, has branded China …

UK and US accuse China of ‘malicious’ global cyber attacks
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UK and US accuse China of ‘malicious’ global cyber attacks

The Independent  

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Cyber security agency says China behind ‘malicious’ cyber attacks on UK
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyber security agency says China behind ‘malicious’ cyber attacks on UK

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Technology minister urges UK companies to ‘step up’ cybersecurity protections
1 year ago

Technology minister urges UK companies to ‘step up’ cybersecurity protections

The Independent  

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UK in ‘better position’ against cyber attacks, but most businesses not resilient
1 year ago

UK in ‘better position’ against cyber attacks, but most businesses not resilient

The Independent  

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Government warned UK could become ‘back door’ to Russian threats as foreign companies snap up British firms
1 year, 1 month ago

Government warned UK could become ‘back door’ to Russian threats as foreign companies snap up British firms

The Independent  

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UK and allies to target ‘hackers-for-hire’ with new agreement
1 year, 1 month ago

UK and allies to target ‘hackers-for-hire’ with new agreement

The Independent  

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UK says Russia's intelligence service behind sustained attempts to meddle in British democracy
1 year, 3 months ago

UK says Russia's intelligence service behind sustained attempts to meddle in British democracy

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Do police need extra powers to tackle terrorism in the UK? Join The Independent Debate
1 year, 4 months ago

Do police need extra powers to tackle terrorism in the UK? Join The Independent Debate

The Independent  

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AI-generated cyber attacks pose new risk to key UK infrastructure, experts warn
1 year, 5 months ago

AI-generated cyber attacks pose new risk to key UK infrastructure, experts warn

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Terror threat rising in UK as attackers become ‘increasingly unpredictable’ and harder to detect
1 year, 8 months ago

Terror threat rising in UK as attackers become ‘increasingly unpredictable’ and harder to detect

The Independent  

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Democracy ‘under attack’, minister warns as MPs urged to step up phone security
2 years, 4 months ago

Democracy ‘under attack’, minister warns as MPs urged to step up phone security

The Independent  

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Businesses must do more to boost cyber defences, says Nadhim Zahawi
2 years, 5 months ago

Businesses must do more to boost cyber defences, says Nadhim Zahawi

The Independent  

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Government lays out plans to protect telecoms networks against cyber attacks
2 years, 6 months ago

Government lays out plans to protect telecoms networks against cyber attacks

The Independent  

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War in Ukraine: National Cyber Security Centre at GCHQ warns of Russia's cyber hacking threat
2 years, 8 months ago

War in Ukraine: National Cyber Security Centre at GCHQ warns of Russia's cyber hacking threat

Daily Mail  

Security services have warned the UK it must be braced for a ‘heightened threat’ of Russian cyber attacks. The National Cyber Security Centre, part of the communications GCHQ, has urged organisations not to let cyber security staff burnout as it could lead to ‘errors’. Security services have warned the UK it must be braced for a ‘heightened threat’ of Russian …

Strong cyber security defences are vital to UK prosperity, says GCHQ boss
2 years, 10 months ago

Strong cyber security defences are vital to UK prosperity, says GCHQ boss

The Independent  

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Ukraine war: Five Eyes warns risk of Russian cyber attacks
2 years, 11 months ago

Ukraine war: Five Eyes warns risk of Russian cyber attacks

The Independent  

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Russian cyber attacks could ‘sabotage’ everyday life for British people
3 years ago

Russian cyber attacks could ‘sabotage’ everyday life for British people

The Telegraph  

Although the banking, transport and healthcare sectors were vulnerable to Russian hackers, Mr Martin said it was by no means certain the West would be dragged into conflict with Russia through cyber attacks. “The automatic assumption that there will be a ‘Russia versus the West’ cyber dimension to this isn’t inevitable.” Disrupting the lives of civilians would be “a serious …

Experts warn of potential surge in Russian cyber attacks on UK organisations
3 years, 1 month ago

Experts warn of potential surge in Russian cyber attacks on UK organisations

The Independent  

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Britain Warns of Cyberattacks as Russia-Ukraine Crisis Escalates
3 years, 1 month ago

Britain Warns of Cyberattacks as Russia-Ukraine Crisis Escalates

News 18  

Britain warned of potential cyberattacks with "international consequences" on Tuesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops to two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. Britain's National Cyber Security Centre, a part of the GCHQ eavesdropping intelligence agency, called on British organisations to "bolster their online defences" following the developments. Six European Union countries are sending a team of cybersecurity experts …

Ukraine: UK ready to launch retaliatory cyber-attacks on Russia, defence secretary tells MPs
3 years, 1 month ago

Ukraine: UK ready to launch retaliatory cyber-attacks on Russia, defence secretary tells MPs

The Independent  

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UK cyber security agency creates tool to test what would happen if you were hit by cyber attack while working from home
4 years, 8 months ago

UK cyber security agency creates tool to test what would happen if you were hit by cyber attack while working from home

The Independent  

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UK is nearly ready to launch force to hit hostile countries with cyberattacks
5 years, 2 months ago

UK is nearly ready to launch force to hit hostile countries with cyberattacks

The Independent  

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Labour says it has suffered a 'sophisticated and large scale cyber-attack' on its digital platforms
5 years, 4 months ago

Labour says it has suffered a 'sophisticated and large scale cyber-attack' on its digital platforms

The Independent  

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UK terror threat level downgraded to lowest since 2014 but attacks still ‘likely’
5 years, 4 months ago

UK terror threat level downgraded to lowest since 2014 but attacks still ‘likely’

The Independent  

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UK suffered more terror attack deaths than any other EU country in 2017, report finds
6 years, 9 months ago

UK suffered more terror attack deaths than any other EU country in 2017, report finds

The Independent  

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UK plays 'critical role' in stopping European terror plots, says GCHQ chief amid row over post-Brexit security
6 years, 9 months ago

UK plays 'critical role' in stopping European terror plots, says GCHQ chief amid row over post-Brexit security

The Independent  

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Intelligence services thwarting monthly terror attacks on Britain, MI5 head says
6 years, 10 months ago

Intelligence services thwarting monthly terror attacks on Britain, MI5 head says

The Independent  

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Russian hackers targeting millions of devices around the world, US and UK warn
6 years, 11 months ago

Russian hackers targeting millions of devices around the world, US and UK warn

The Independent  

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'Remote radicalisation' is making attack plans harder to detect, warns Government's terror adviser
7 years, 1 month ago

'Remote radicalisation' is making attack plans harder to detect, warns Government's terror adviser

The Independent  

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Info sharing among nations to counter cyber threat, says PM Modi
7 years, 4 months ago

Info sharing among nations to counter cyber threat, says PM Modi

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made a pitch for information sharing and coordination among nations to fight the threat of digital space becoming a “playground” of terrorism and radicalisation, saying a fine balance can be struck between privacy and national security. The quest for an open and accessible Internet, he said, often leads to vulnerabilities like cyber attacks, and a …

Russian cyber criminals stealing British people's reward points and airmiles to go on luxury holidays
7 years, 4 months ago

Russian cyber criminals stealing British people's reward points and airmiles to go on luxury holidays

The Independent  

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Nearly every person in the UK has been hacked, police say
7 years, 4 months ago

Nearly every person in the UK has been hacked, police say

Daily Mail  

Nearly every person in the country has been hacked and had their details sold on the dark web, Britain’s police lead on cyber crime revealed yesterday. Mr Goodman, who leads the National Police Chiefs’ Council on cyber crime, said Russia is the worst culprit, bombarding the UK with ‘state- Just days after the Prime Minister accused the Kremlin of cyber …

Russian-speaking countries pose 'number-one cyber threat to UK', officials warn
7 years, 4 months ago

Russian-speaking countries pose 'number-one cyber threat to UK', officials warn

The Independent  

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Britain's spy agency affirms protection from cyber crime is as important as defense against terrorism
7 years, 5 months ago

Britain's spy agency affirms protection from cyber crime is as important as defense against terrorism

Firstpost  

The National Cyber Security Centre, which is part of GCHQ, dealt with almost 600 significant incidents which required a nationwide, coordinated response. Protecting Britain from cyber crime is as important as defending it against terrorism, the head of Britain’s GCHQ spy agency said on 9 October. Writing in the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Jeremy Fleming said the speed of technological advances, …

Terrorism putting 'unsustainable' strain on British police, says Met Commissioner Cressida Dick
7 years, 6 months ago

Terrorism putting 'unsustainable' strain on British police, says Met Commissioner Cressida Dick

The Independent  

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London attack: Terror threat level upgraded to 'critical' as Theresa May deploys soldiers to key sites
7 years, 6 months ago

London attack: Terror threat level upgraded to 'critical' as Theresa May deploys soldiers to key sites

The Independent  

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NHS trust hit by cyber attack cancels operations and asks patients not to come to hospital 'unless it is essential'
7 years, 6 months ago

NHS trust hit by cyber attack cancels operations and asks patients not to come to hospital 'unless it is essential'

The Independent  

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Executives of the biggest businesses in Britain are not trained to deal with cyber attacks: Report
7 years, 7 months ago

Executives of the biggest businesses in Britain are not trained to deal with cyber attacks: Report

Firstpost  

Two thirds of bosses in Britain’s biggest businesses are not trained to deal with cyber attack, a government report revealed on Monday. It showed one in 10 FTSE 350 companies operate without a response plan for a cyber incident and that just six percent businesses are prepared for new data protection rules. A survey undertaken in the wake of recent …

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