Tag: National Cyber Security Centre
Tech Digest daily roundup: Donald Trump allowed back onto Facebook
Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts will be reinstated after a two-year suspension following the 6 January insurrection. Facebook parent Meta said in a blog post on Wednesday it would be adding "new guardrails" to ensure there are no "repeat offenders" who violate its rules....Nick Clegg, Meta's president of global affairs, said Mr Trump is now…
What caused Labour Party cyber attack?
The Labour Party has experienced a “sophisticated and large-scale cyber attack” on its digital platforms, which was later revealed to be a DDoS attack. DDoS – or distributed denial-of-service – is a well known method for disrupting websites, but is it really that sophisticated? What sort of attack targeted the Labour Party? A Labour source…
Basic passwords like 123456 still used – cyber security chief
Easy-to-guess passwords like 123456 remain in use despite repeated warnings, according to a senior UK cyber security chief. Chris Ensor, deputy director for cyber skills and growth at the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), said the organisation is trying to change the “doctrine around passwords” and urging people and businesses to move away from making…
Forensics firm Eurofins Scientific targeted in cyber-attack
A criminal probe has been launched into a cyber-attack on Eurofins Scientific, one of the main scientific firms used by UK police to carry out forensic work. The company, which has laboratories around the world, was targeted by a ransomware attack over the weekend of June 1 and 2, the company said in a statement.…
Does Huawei provide a UK security threat? Key Questions Answered
US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aimed at restricting Chinese firm Huawei from entering the country’s communications networks. Here is a look at why the decision was made and what it means for the UK. Who are Huawei? Huawei is the Chinese telecoms giant which describes itself as a private company “fully…
New rules could require security labels for connected devices
Smart TVs and other connected devices could be made to carry labels telling people how secure they are from cyber attacks, under plans announced by the Government. The labels would be initially introduced on a voluntary basis to help consumers identify which products are secure, before eventually becoming mandatory. Under the plans, announced by digital…
GCHQ chief indicates support for Huawei involvement in UK’s 5G network
| A British intelligence chief - GCHQ director Jeremy Fleming - has indicated support for Huawei involvement in building the UK’s 5G network. Reports have suggested Theresa May has opened the door to the Chinese telecoms giant helping to build Britain’s new network despite warnings of a threat to national security. GCHQ director Jeremy Fleming said engineering is more…
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. UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand representatives will meet at the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) annual conference CYBERUK in Glasgow on Wednesday. They will discuss their experiences and how they work together to defend against…
Most hacked passwords revealed in warning over cybersecurity
Easily guessed passwords which are used across multiple accounts pose a massive cybersecurity risk for the UK's internet users, according to a new poll. A survey by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) found that many British internet users did not know the best ways to protect themselves from cybercrime. Only 15% said they knew…
Huawei equipment could be banned from Westminster over concerns about ‘shoddy’ security
A GCHQ chief has suggested Huawei equipment could be banned from Westminster and other sensitive areas over concerns about “shoddy” security in the Chinese firm’s products. Dr Ian Levy, technical director of the organisation’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), said Huawei’s “poor” engineering was “like it’s back in the year 2000”. The technology giant’s involvement…
