National Cyber Security Centre Archives

A general view of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) headquarters outside Moscow taken on June 29, 2010. (Alexey SAZONOV/AFP via Getty Images)

Agencies warn about Russian government hackers going after unpatched vulnerabilities

The SVR is conducting its targeting both specifically and broadly, the U.S. and U.K. cyber agencies said.

Oct 11, 2024 By Tim Starks

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Byron Tau on data brokers; US sanctions, indicts Chinese hackers

Byron Tau, Journalist and Author of "Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance of Tech and Government Is Creating a New American Surveillance State"

Mar 28, 2024 By CyberScoop Staff Elias Groll

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech standing in front of the monument “Fatherland, Valor, Honor” outside of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation (SVR) in Moscow on June 30, 2022. (Photo by MIKHAIL METZEL/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images)

Five Eyes nations warn of evolving Russian cyberespionage practices targeting cloud environments

The advisory issued by the U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre breaks down tactics and techniques from SVR hacking ops.

Feb 26, 2024 By AJ Vicens

A member of staff poses for a photograph at a workspace in the National Cyber Security Centre on February 14, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Ransomware fueled record year for UK cyber response

Attacks on health care were among the most predominant.

Nov 17, 2021 By Tim Starks

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Russia’s SVR spy agency scanned for Microsoft Exchange Server bug, UK and US say

It’s the third time in a month that U.S. officials have published information on hacking techniques allegedly used by the SVR.

May 7, 2021 By Sean Lyngaas

Old Trafford, Manchester United’s stadium. The cyberattack on the famous soccer club’s IT systems is a window into the threats facing the sports sector (Flick/Paul)

Manchester United attack illuminates the cyberthreats facing an overlooked sports sector

“We’ve seen more and more football clubs and other high-profile sporting businesses targeted by things like ransomware,” former NCSC Director Ciaran Martin said.

Dec 1, 2020 By Sean Lyngaas

State-sponsored hackers try to exploit flaw in popular mobile software, UK warns

Access to a mobile device management server is gold for an attacker.

Nov 24, 2020 By Sean Lyngaas

UK bill proposes stiff fines for companies that violate Huawei ban

Legislation proposed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government would levy fines of as much as 100,000 pounds per day.

Nov 24, 2020 By Joe Warminsky

VPN, network, web traffic, digital, computer — (Getty Images)

APT groups are exploiting outdated VPNs to spy on international targets, U.K. and U.S. warn

Microsoft warned back in August that suspected Chinese hackers were trying to use VPNs as intelligence-gathering tools.

Oct 7, 2019 By Jeff Stone

U.S. and U.K. blame Russia for infamous ‘NotPetya’ cyberattacks

The U.S. and United Kingdom's governments are blaming the Russian military for a famous cyberattack that took place last June.

Feb 15, 2018 By Michelai Graham