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NCSC: Ticket-Count SOC Metrics Are How Real Attacks Get Closed as False Positives
The NCSC, the UK National Cyber Security Centre, has watched well-funded security operation centres lose the ability to spot real attacks because their leadership scored them on the wrong things, according to its newest advisory. The most damaging case the agency cites in its newest advisory: an analyst working a ticket queue where 99% of […]
UK NCSC develops SilentGlass to shield HDMI and Display Ports from Cyber Attacks
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has introduced a new hardware-based solution called SilentGlass, designed to protect HDMI and display ports from potential cyberattacks. As modern workplaces increasingly rely on connected devices, these seemingly simple hardware interfaces have become overlooked entry points for malicious actors. Silentglass aims to close that gap by physically […]
Tons of data from UK populace now sold on Alibaba of China
For years, threat actors and even some marketing agencies have relied on purchasing user data from dark web forums or harvesting it through online platforms such as social media. However, a recent controversy suggests a more structured and alarming development: a major Chinese e-commerce platform, Alibaba, has allegedly been involved in the sale of sensitive […]
UK NCSC urges online users to use Passkeys instead of Passwords
The idea that passwords may soon become obsolete is gaining traction, with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in the UK urging users to move toward more secure alternatives known as passkeys. According to the agency, traditional passwords—long considered the first line of defense for online accounts—are increasingly vulnerable to modern hacking techniques, making them […]
Russia Cyber Attacks increased by 1500 percent on UK in a Year
Despite the seemingly staggering nature of the figures, they are indeed grounded in documented research conducted by the Henry Jackson Society, a think tank focused on national security issues in Britain. According to its findings, cyberattacks targeting the United Kingdom’s infrastructure surged dramatically—by as much as 1,586%—following the outbreak of the Russia–Ukraine War in 2022. […]
Survey suggests 6 figure financial losses from cyber attacks for UK Manufactures
A recent survey conducted by the cybersecurity company ESET reveals a troubling rise in cyber threats targeting the manufacturing sector in the United Kingdom. According to the findings, at least 78% of manufacturers in the UK experienced one or more cybersecurity incidents over the past year. This statistic alone highlights how vulnerable the industry has […]
UK launches Online Crime Centre to curb Cyber Frauds
As the world continues to move rapidly toward digitization, everyday activities such as banking, shopping, communication, and business operations are increasingly taking place online. While this shift has brought significant convenience and efficiency, it has also created new opportunities for criminals to exploit digital platforms. Cyber fraud has emerged as one of the fastest-growing forms […]
Google confirms cyber space disruption by Iran, especially targeting UK
It has been nearly a week since the war between Iran and Israel began, and speculation continues to grow over the extent of the damage caused by the ongoing conflict. Reports circulating in defense and intelligence circles suggest that Israeli forces, possibly with support from North American military assets, may have destroyed the headquarters of […]
SMEs are wrong to assume immunity from Cyberattacks, warns NCSC
Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to operate under the belief that they are unlikely targets for cyberattacks. The prevailing assumption is that cybercriminals focus primarily on large corporations with deeper pockets and higher-profile data. However, this mindset is both dangerous and misguided, according to the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is […]
Over 65% of UK healthcare data is leaked in small data security incidents
More than 65 percent of healthcare data in the United Kingdom is exposed through a surprisingly small number of security incidents, highlighting serious weaknesses in data protection across the sector. According to recent findings, just 11 percent of reported data security breaches are responsible for most of the leaked healthcare information, putting millions of patient […]
