Tag: NCSC
Ofcom bans ‘Global Title’ leasing to combat mobile network exploitation
UK communications regulator Ofcom has banned the leasing of specialised network identifiers known as ‘Global Titles’ to prevent criminals from exploiting mobile phone networks. The measure aims to enhance security […]
UK Government plans to strengthen critical infrastructure with new cyber Bill
The UK government is set to introduce a new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill in order to enhance the cyber defences of critical infrastructure, including hospitals and energy suppliers. This […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: Virgin Orbit pauses all operations
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit has admitted it is close to running out of money as it told staff they will stop getting paid within days. The rocket launch company, […]
Having money stolen biggest fear of online scams, claims report
People are increasingly worried about the financial risks of online scams as the cost of living crisis grows, according to a new social media poll run by cloud security company […]
Delivery scam text links on rise again – and they’re more difficult to spot
Scam text messaging (smishing) is on the rise again as GCHQ warns that companies using shortened or unclear web links are making it more difficult for the public to spot […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: Ransomware biggest business threat, says NCSC
Ransomware is “the most immediate danger to UK businesses” according to the head of Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre, who added that victims paying up were sustaining the criminal enterprise. […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: Oculus pauses Quest 2 sales
Virtual-reality headset-maker Oculus is issuing a recall for the foam padding in its Quest 2 headset, warning it can cause skin irritation. Facebook-owned Oculus said only a “very small percentage” […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: Tesla to open up supercharger network
CEO Elon Musk confirms plans on Twitter to begin allowing access to rival EV brands at its US supercharger network later this year, with global network to follow suit. Tesla […]
NCSC oversees fifteen-fold increase in internet scams during last year
Cybersecurity experts in the UK have overseen a massive fifteen-fold increase in scams removed from the internet, a new report reveals today (Monday May 10th). The National Cyber Security Centre […]
Tech Digest daily round up: Smart cities target for hackers, warns NCSC
Smart cities will be a target for hackers, and councils need to be prepared, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned. Sensors and internet-connected devices may improve urban services, […]
