National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories - Page 2

CyberSmart has joined the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group as a National Ambassador to bolster cyberdefence for UK SMEs and their MSPs.

New Zealanders lost NZD $1.6 billion to online scams in 2024; a new digital tool helps assess personal data exposure to prevent further losses.

Assurix launches a real-time trustmark for MSPs, enabling continuous verification of security and service standards via live operational data integrations.

Nearly half of UK users rely on weak passwords like "123456," risking cyber attacks as searches for stronger credentials surge 133%.

UK firms are urged to strengthen cyber supply chain defences ahead of the new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, set to tighten incident reporting and oversight.

One in four UK and US firms suffered AI data poisoning attacks last year, risking system integrity and highlighting urgent security challenges.

Education institutions have improved ransomware defences and reduced costs, but IT staff face high anxiety and burnout amid growing AI-driven cyber threats.

Three-quarters of New Zealand government bodies lack the highest email security standard required by upcoming October 2025 regulations, research finds.

Government agencies outpace the private sector in quantum computing readiness, urging urgent action to protect future cybersecurity and national security.

The UK bans public bodies from paying ransomware demands, marking a key move in cyber defence but experts urge broader action for true resilience.

New Zealand’s government forms 'Anti-Scam Alliance' with banks, police and tech firms to tackle online scams through real-time data sharing.

New Zealand's cyber incidents in Q1 2025 caused NZD $7.8 million in losses, marking a 14.7% rise and the second-highest quarterly total ever reported.

Specops Software updates its Secure Service Desk for Cloud to support native Entra ID, boosting identity verification for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises users.

CyberNorth and Sage have partnered to boost the North East's cyber security sector, aiming to establish the region as a global innovation hub.

Recent cyberattacks targeting UK retailers and suppliers like M&S and Peter Green Chilled expose critical weaknesses in the nation's retail and supply chains.

Infosecurity Europe 2025 will focus on AI-driven cyber risks with a new AI and cloud security theatre, highlighting generative AI threats and strategic responses.

The Chartered Institute of Information Security teams with PTSD Resolution to offer trauma therapy and mental health support to UK cybersecurity professionals from May 2025.

Rory Stewart and NCSC's Paul Chichester headline Infosecurity Europe 2025, focusing on geopolitics' impact on cybersecurity at London event in June.

Reversec has joined the UK Cyber Security Council as a Spotlight Member, aiming to boost national cyber standards and diversity within the sector.

Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets UK firms like Marks & Spencer and Harrods by tricking IT service desks in social engineering attacks.