Ticketmaster has admitted that it has suffered a security breach, which the BBC understands has affected up to 40,000 UK customers. Malicious software on third-party customer support product Inbenta Technologies…
Tag: National Cyber Security Centre
New Cybersecurity Guide Reminds Small Charities That They Are Not Immune to Cybercrime
By David Bisson A new cybersecurity guide published by the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) emphasized the point that small charities are “not immune to cybercrime.” On March 1,…
Understanding the cyber threat key to UK defence, says NCSC
Warwick Ashford Understanding cyber threats is key to defending the UK and ensuring it is a safe place to do business, says the National Cyber Security Centre. The National Cyber…
UK cyber-defence chief accuses Russia of hack attacks
One of the UK’s cyber-defence chiefs has accused Russia of having attacked Britain’s media, telecommunications and energy sectors over the past year. Ciaran Martin, chief executive of GCHQ’s National Cyber…
Cyber-security: More than 1,000 attacks reported in centre's first year
More than 1,000 incidents were reported to the National Cyber Security Centre in its first year of operation. The centre – part of the intelligence agency GCHQ – says more…
NHS cyber-defender Marcus Hutchins to appear in US court
British cyber-security researcher Marcus Hutchins will appear in court in Las Vegas later charged in a US cyber-crime case. The 23-year-old has been accused of involvement with Kronos – a…