Wave of retailer hacking incidents ‘a wake-up call’, minister to say A serious ransomware attack on Marks & Spencer forced the company to suspend online orders and halt recruitment. Evening Standard · May 2, 2025
Harrods is latest retailer to be hit by cyber-attack Luxury department store is forced to shut some systems but website and shops continue to operate The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025
Ofcom cracks down on mobile network loophole used to intercept text messages The regulator said a technical loophole in mobile networks could allow criminals to intercept security codes being sent to mobile users via SMS. The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025
Spyware accessing phone audio and cameras for data ‘of use to China’, NCSC warns The apps inside legitimate software in a technique known as trojanising, cyber experts warn. The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025
New laws to require firms to boost cyber security defences Ministers have set out the first proposals for the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, which is due to be introduced to Parliament later this year. The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025
NCSC gets influencers to sing the praises of 2FA The NCSC wants to spread the messsage about 2FA through the power of social media. TechRadar · Mar 27, 2025
UK cybersecurity agency warns over risk of quantum hackers Organisations including energy and transport firms told to guard systems against powerful new computers The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025
Rental fraud warning issued to young adults preparing to move home this spring Home Office ministers are urging people to avoid being rushed into a quick decision or handing over cash without viewing a property first. The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025
"Anti-Dalit mentality": Rahul Gandhi targets centre over NCSC two key posts lying vacant for over a year Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (Lok Sabha) Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed the Centre for its inaction, accusing them of harboring an "anti-Dalit mentality" over the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) two key posts lying vacant for over a year. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Feb 28, 2025
Southern Water denies claims it offered $750,000 ransom to ransomware hackers However leaked chat logs and other sources suggest the two parties agreed on a payment. TechRadar · Feb 26, 2025
What to do if your social media accounts are hacked Having your social media hacked can be a daunting experience The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025
Russian hackers target WhatsApp accounts of ministers worldwide FSB-linked Star Blizzard attempts to lure email recipients to click on QR code that gives attackers access to account The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025
‘Millions’ in taxpayer money paid to cyber criminals in recent years – minister Dan Jarvis said the problem was ‘extensive’ and thousands could have been paid without the Government knowing. Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2025
Proposals aim to protect UK infrastructure from ransomware The Home Office is to consult on new ways to protect the public sector and others from ransomware attacks. The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025
Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024 ‘Broader and deeper’ online risk to UK from criminals and state-backed hackers The head of the National Cyber Security Centre, Richard Horne, said the reliance on technology meant the risk from attack was greater.
TechRadar · Dec 3, 2024 UK is being hit by more cyberattacks than ever before, NCSC warns Attacks are increasing, and targeting a wide variety of industries, report warns.
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024 Russia and China exploiting UK’s technology dependence to cause ‘maximum destruction’, GCHQ warns The NCSC’s annual report shows a threefold increase in the most serious cyber incidents affecting the UK in 2023-24
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024 UK underestimates threat of cyber-attacks from hostile states and gangs, says security chief New head of National Cyber Security Centre to warn of risk to infrastructure in first major speech
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024 Cyber risk facing UK being ‘widely underestimated’, security chief warns National Cyber Security Centre chief Richard Horne will warn of the dangers posed by countries including Russia and China as well as online criminals.
TechRadar · Nov 23, 2024 Beware of Black Friday frenzy – UK issues an "urgent alert" as shopping scams surge Brits lost over £11.5 million in online shopping scams in 2023. Here's all you need to know to avoid shopping scams this Black Friday.
TechRadar · Nov 18, 2024 Hackers are spreading QR code malware through...the post? Infostealing malware app spread via posted QR codes, and it has access to more than 380 Android apps.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024 Black Friday turning into Black Fraud Day, says UK cybersecurity chief Criminals using AI to trick shoppers as data shows more than £11.5m lost to fraud during festive period last year
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 Cyber security chief warns Black Friday shoppers to be alert to scams The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has called on shoppers to take additional steps to protect themselves from fraud.
TechRadar · Nov 6, 2024 Sophos Firewall hack on government network used an all-new custom malware Pygmy Goat is a brand new Linux-based backdoor, experts warn.
Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2024 Cyber attack crashes city council website with other UK authorities targeted Portsmouth City Council said it had been hit by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack by a group named NoName057(16).