DataBreaches
Nl: Citizens’ data stolen from Eindhoven police cadet’s car
NL Times reports: Confidential personal information was recently stolen from a police cadet’s car in Eindhoven. The cop-in-training forgot to take her...
DataBreaches
Ca: NL Health Services Reveals Pediatrics Privacy Breach
VOCM reports: NL Health Services has another privacy breach on its hands. The news came quietly in a news release sent out just after 5:30 Friday evening. The...
DataBreaches
NL: Land Registry data leak: Protected addresses accessible for nearly a month
NL Times reports: A data leak at the Land Registry meant that protected residential addresses were visible and accessible between September 18 and October 11,...
DataBreaches
Nl: Not all victims of the GGD Covid data theft were informed
NL Times reports: There are many more people whose data was leaked from the GGD in January than the 1,250 people the GGD reported, according to RTL Nieuws. Not...
DataBreaches
Nl: Leak at Covid testing company made it possible to fake results in CoronaCheck app
NL Times reports: Due to a major leak at the coronavirus testing company Testcoronanu, it was possible for anyone to create their own Covid vaccination or test...
CyberNews
Xplain hack data revealed by Swiss NCSC
swiss ncsc releases in-depth analysis of Xplain attack
Infosecurity News
NCSC Startup Program Seeking Candidates to Help Protect Critical Infrastructure
Successful applicants will work with experts from within the NCSC to develop, adapt or pilot technology
Infosecurity News
Current Market Forces Disincentivizing Cybersecurity, Says NCSC CTO
NCSC CTO argues current market rewards prioritize cost over security, hindering the development of secure technology
The Cyber Express
NCSC Issues Guidance to Secure PBX Systems from Cyberattacks
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in the UK has issued a comprehensive blog aimed at educating individuals and organizations
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UK NCSC Rolls Out SME NMAP Scripts To Detect Vulnerabilities
Together with i100, the UK NCSC has developed a dedicated NMAP scripts collection SME for finding vulnerabilities quickly and reliably.
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Cyber Security News
UK’s NCSC Releases SCADA Security Guidance to the Cloud
NCSC has recently published guidelines designed to assist organizations in securely transitioning their SCADA systems to cloud environments.
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NCSC Warns of Russian Hackers Attacking Critical National Infrastructure
The NCSC has issued a stark warning about a new wave of cyber threats from Russian-aligned groups targeting the UK's national infrastructure.
Security Affairs
NCSC: New UK law bans default passwords on smart devices
The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) orders smart device manufacturers to ban default passwords starting from April 29, 2024.
DataBreaches
NCSC: Russian and Iranian hackers targeting UK politicians, journalists
John Leonard reports: NCSC, the cyber security arm of GCHQ, has issued an advisory warning about the targeting of media and political organisations by hackers...
Infosecurity News
NCSC Report Reveals Phishing Lures Increasingly Disguised as Vaccine Appointments
In the fifth edition of its Active Cyber Defence report, the NCSC evidenced how convincing vaccine lures have successfully stolen data.
Infosecurity News
NCSC: Iranian and Russian Groups Targeting Government, Activists and Journalists With Spearphishing
The NCSC advisory details tactics used by Russia-based threat actor SEABORGIUM and Iran-based group TA453
Infosecurity News
NCSC: UK Organizations Can Learn from Ukraine’s Impressive Cyber Defenses
NCSC CEO, Lindy Cameron, outlines the UK's observations of the cyber dimension of the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Bleeping Computer
NCSC alerts UK orgs to brace for destructive Russian cyberattacks
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging organizations to bolster security and prepare for a potential wave of destructive cyberattacks after recent breaches of Ukrainian entities.
The Record
Lindy Cameron, head of UK NCSC, to leave cyber agency for diplomatic posting
The departure from NCSC comes early for Lindy Cameron, who had been expected to stay in her role until 2025.
DataBreaches
UK: ICO and NCSC stand together against ransomware payments being made
A joint letter addressed to the Law Society and signed by the U.K.’s Information Commissioner’s Office and NCSC is causing waves in cybersecurity...
Security Affairs
UK NCSC govt agency is scanning the Internet for flawed devices in the UK
The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) announced that is scanning all Internet-exposed devices hosted in the UK for vulnerabilities. The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is scanning all Internet-exposed devices hosted in the United Kingdom for vulnerabilities. The UK agency aims at secure these devices reporting the discovered vulnerabilities to their owners. […]
Security Affairs
UK NCSC warns of spear-phishing attacks from Russia-linked and Iran-linked groups
The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warns of a surge in the number of attacks from Russian and Iranian nation-state actors. The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is warning of targeted phishing attacks conducted by threat actors based in Russia and Iran. The are increasingly targeting organizations and individuals. The UK agency reported ongoing spear-phishing […]
Infosecurity News
Clear Rules Needed to Prevent Conflict and Struggle in Cyber Space, Says NCSC Chief
NCSC chief executive Lindy Cameron explains that clear rules are needed to govern the use of cyber capabilities
Bleeping Computer
FBI: Akira ransomware raked in $42 million from 250+ victims
According to a joint advisory from the FBI, CISA, Europol's European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), and the Netherlands' National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL), the Akira ransomware operation has breached the networks of over 250 organizations and raked in roughly $42 million in ransom payments.
Infosecurity News
NCSC Tests Cyber Advisor Program
The Cyber Advisor service will certify individual consultants who can provide practical advice to help secure businesses
Infosecurity News
NCSC Launches Cyber Incident Exercise Scheme
UK security agency opens scheme to certify assured providers
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Latest Cohort Announced for NCSC For Startups
The new cohort was chosen for their innovative approaches to tackling the growing ransomware threat
Infosecurity News
NCSC Expands Election Cybersecurity to Safeguard Candidates
The National Cyber Security Centre launches an opt-in Personal Internet Protection service to safeguard individuals from cyber threats during the upcoming election
Infosecurity News
NCSC Issues Cyber Warning Over AI Chatbots
The UK cyber agency highlights the lack of understanding of LLMs among industry and academia
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NCSC Calms Fears Over ChatGPT Cyber-Threat
Tool won't democratize cybercrime, agency argues
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NCSC and ICO Dispel Incident Reporting Myths
Keeping attacks a secret only helps the criminals, they warn
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NCSC: Twitter Users Should Find MFA Alternatives
UK's security agency warns against letting protection lapse
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NCSC Publishes New Guidance on Shadow IT
Security agency suggests mitigations and technical solutions
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AI Set to Supercharge Ransomware Threat, Says NCSC
The National Cyber Security Centre claims in a new report that AI will increase volume and impact of ransomware attacks
Infosecurity News
NCSC Sounds Alarm Over Private Branch Exchange Attacks
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has produced new guidance for smaller firms on PBX attacks
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NCSC to Offer Cyber Governance Guidance to Boards
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre is preparing a new cyber governance training pack for boards
Infosecurity News
NCSC Builds New “Cyber League” Threat Tracking Community
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has launched a Cyber League to monitor emerging cyber-threats
Infosecurity News
NCSC: UK Facing “Enduring and Significant” Cyber-Threat
Critical infrastructure providers under pressure from state-backed groups
DataBreaches
NL: Suspect arrested after data theft and threat
Dutch police have made another arrest involving an alleged hacker. It sounds like they identified and arrested this individual fairly quickly, which raises...
Infosecurity News
NCSC Announces PwC’s Richard Horne as New CEO
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre will see Richard Horne take over as its new boss in the autumn
Infosecurity News
UK NCSC Launches Recommendations on Supply Chain Mapping
The UK National Cybersecurity Centre’s new guidance breaks down the essentials of a good supply chain mapping (SCM) list
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NCSC Announces New Standard For Indicators of Compromise
Security agency authors first RFC document for IETF
Infosecurity News
NCSC Urges International Collaboration to Build Cyber Resilience
The NCSC’s CEO, Lindy Cameron, urges the UK to cooperate more with its allies in combating cyber threats
Infosecurity News
NCSC Launches Awareness Campaign to Strengthen Password Practices
The campaign recommends using passwords containing three random words and enabling two-factor authentication
Infosecurity News
NCSC: Time to Rethink Russian Supply Chain Risks
Kremlin coercion and sanctions could impact Western customers
Infosecurity News
NCSC Shares Alternatives to Using a SOC
Security agency’s advice could help save time and money
Infosecurity News
NCSC Warns Against Chinese Cyber Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
The threat actors used sophisticated tactics to evade detection during their malicious activities
Infosecurity News
NCSC Warns of Destructive Russian Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
Alert follows advisory about Kremlin hackers targeting Cisco routers
Infosecurity News
NCSC Publishes Practical Security Guidance For SMBs
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has launched a new online services guide to help smaller organizations better manage risk
Infosecurity News
NCSC Publishes Security Guidance for Cloud-Hosted SCADA
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre wants to help organizations migrate their SCADA systems to the cloud
Infosecurity News
NCSC: British Retailers Need to Move Beyond Passwords
The UK’s national cybersecurity agency also advised organizations on what steps they should take if their brand has been spoofed online
Infosecurity News
NCSC Shares Guidance to Help Secure Large Construction Projects
The guide includes input from firms with experience in joint ventures, including major infrastructure contracts such as HS2 and Crossrail
DataBreaches
NL: Investigation into arms trade leads to suspected cybercriminal
July 24 — as seen on OM.nl: Analysis of residual information from an investigation into arms trade led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man from Amsterdam...
CyberNews
NCSC warns ransomware attacks to intensify due to AI
The number of cyberattacks will “almost certainly” increase in the next two years as artificial intelligence lowers the entry barrier for less skilled hackers, Britain’s cyber chiefs say.
Infosecurity News
NCSC Urges UK Water Companies to Secure Control Systems
Guidance follows US incident involving Unitronics programmable logic controllers
Cyber Security News
NCSC Releases new Nmap Scripts to Find Unpatched Vulnerabilities
In 2016, the National Cyber Security Centre started an initiative called i100 (Industry 100), a collaborative program to secure and identify many critical vulnerabilities. This reduces the impact of Cyber attacks.
Infosecurity News
NCSC Updates Code of Practice for Smart Building Security
New document has been rewritten for the connected era
Infosecurity News
UK ICO and NCSC Set to Share Anonymized Threat Intelligence
Data protection regulator and security agency sign MoU
The Record
Cyber incident reports hit ‘all-time high,’ warns UK NCSC
The National Cyber Security Centre said that it received 2,005 voluntary reports over the past year, a 64% increase on last year’s figures. Nearly 400 of those were so serious that the agency's incident management team had to triage the response.
Infosecurity News
NCSC: It's Time for CISOs to Prioritize Accessibility
Doing so will make human errors and workarounds less likely
CSO
UK NCSC issues new guidance on post-quantum cryptography migration
The UK National Cyber Security Centre has refreshed its guidance to help system and risk owners plan their migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC).
Infosecurity News
UK Insurance and NCSC Join Forces to Fight Ransomware Payments
UK insurers and the National Cybersecurity Centre release new guidance to discourage ransomware payments by businesses
Cyber Security News
CISA & NCSC Discloses Guidelines for Secure AI System Development
New security flaws in AI systems must be taken into account in addition to the usual cyber security risks,security is frequently neglected.
Infosecurity News
NCSC Issues First-Ever Cybersecurity Guidance for the Construction Industry
The document offers practical advice for construction firms on protecting their businesses and building projects
The Cyber Express
UK NCSC to Defend ‘High-Risk’ Political Candidates from Cyberattacks
In response to heightened cyber threats targeting political candidates, election officials and civil society groups, the National Cyber Security Centre
Infosecurity News
Securing Perimeter Products Must Be a Priority, Says NCSC
UK’s National Cyber Security Centre warns of dangers of insecure perimeter products
DataBreaches
NL: Security breach at land registry exposes millions of addresses
Dutch News reports: A data breach at the Dutch land registry Kadaster has exposed the addresses of every homeowner in the Netherlands, an investigation by RTL...
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Nl: De Mandemakers group: ‘despite adequate security’ still a victim
Kitchen and furniture seller De Mandemakers Groep (DMG) has fallen victim to hackers. They managed to block a large part of the IT systems. DMG has reported...
Infosecurity News
Suspicious Email Reports Up a Third as NCSC Trumpets Active Defense
GCHQ offshoot trumpets “whole-of-society” approach
DataBreaches
NL: Data leak at Radboudumc hospital was caused by former employee
This is a Google translation of a story in Dutch: The data breach at Radboudumc in Nijmegen is due to a former employee, the hospital reports in an update ...
Infosecurity News
Cybersecurity Industry Must Maintain Public Faith in Technology, Says NCSC Founder
The NCSC's founding CEO, Ciaran Martin, explains why the cybersecurity industry is now a public good
DataBreaches
Dutch railway NS warns 780,000 customers about data breach
NL Times reports: The Dutch national railway, NS, has warned about 780,000 customers that their personal data may be involved in a data breach.The train...
The Record
UK cyber agency NCSC announces Richard Horne as its next chief executive
Richard Horne will be the U.K. National Cyber Security Centre's first permanent chief executive with any formal academic training in cybersecurity.
Infosecurity News
Threat Posed by 'Irresponsible' Use of Commercial Hacking Tools Increasing, NCSC Warns
Spyware and hackers-for-hire will almost certainly expand in the next five years, warned the British cybersecurity agency
CSO
UK NCSC warns of new class of Russian cyber adversary threatening critical infrastructure
Newly detected state-aligned groups are often sympathetic to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and are ideologically, rather than financially, motivated.
DataBreaches
NL: Patient files of Rainier van Arkel also captured in a hack
Jeffrey Clark reports: Data from the files of 184 clients of mental health organizations Reinier van Arkel and Ypse in Den Bosch was captured in the major...
DataBreaches
Dutch government sued for compensation over GGD Covid data theft
NL Times reports: The ICAM Foundation filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Public Health, Welfare, and Sport and 34 other agencies over a data breach at the...
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DHS/CISA and UK NCSC Release Joint Guidelines for Secure AI System Development
WASHINGTON – Taking a significant step forward in addressing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, the U.S. Department of...
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Nl: Forum voor Democratie data leak leaves 93,000 members and former members exposed
Dutch News reports: An IT failure in the app launched last weekend by far right party Forum voor Democratie has placed the names, addresses and bank account...
The Record
Russia waging ‘most sustained and intensive cyber campaign on record,’ NCSC CEO says
Russia’s physical invasion of Ukraine has been accompanied by “probably the most sustained and intensive cyber campaign on record” according to one of the United Kingdom’s most senior cybersecurity officials.
The Record
UK businesses could escape data breach fines if they engage with NCSC over cyber incidents
British organizations that suffer a data breach may face lower fines if — instead of attempting to conceal the incident — they proactively report and engage with the country’s cybersecurity agency, according to a new agreement between the agency and the country’s data protection regulator.
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NL: Software supplier Nebu ordered by court to provide more information about data breach
There is a significant update to a breach at Nebu software that may have impacted millions of Dutch people. As reported previously, Blauw took Nebu to court,...
Infosecurity News
UK Security Agency Publishes New Crypto Designs
NCSC hopes research will inform future standards
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UK Security Agency Calls for Fresh Approach to Combat Phishing
NCSC says "blame and fear" won’t work
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UK Publishes First Guidelines on Safe AI Development
NCSC and CISA effort endorsed by 18 countries
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GCHQ Reveals Details of State-Backed Breach
Cyber-espionage incident occurred 20 years ago, says NCSC
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Security Agency Publishes Post-Quantum Guidance For Firms
NCSC wants to ease transition to quantum safety
Infosecurity News
Thirteen Teams Win at UK's CyberFirst Girls Competition
NCSC contest sees thousands of schoolgirls enter
DataBreaches
Eastern Health Provides Update Regarding Breach of Privacy and Information
December 14, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the ongoing investigation into the cyber-attack that impacted health-care...
The Record
Swedish signals intelligence agency to take over national cybersecurity center
Sweden's NCSC will become part of the signals intelligence agency the Defence Radio Establishment (FRA). The restructuring will make the NCSC more like similar bodies in the U.K., Norway and Denmark.
Infosecurity News
New Government Cyber Advice for £100bn UK Charity Sector
NCSC report warns of surging threat to the third sector
Infosecurity News
UK Shoppers Lost Nearly £11m to Fraud Last Festive Season
NCSC warns of AI-generated scams in run-up to Christmas
DataBreaches
Nl: Three arrested in massive hacking, data theft and blackmail probe; One was a whitehat researcher
DutchNews.nl reports: Amsterdam’s cyber crime police team has arrested three young men as part of a major investigation into hacking, data theft, blackmail...
Infosecurity News
Government Agencies Release Blueprint for Secure Smart Cities
NCSC and CISA want to balance connectivity with resilience
ZDNet
Scammer posed as cybersecurity chief in phishing email | ZDNet
The NCSC says it's making progress in stopping people from falling for cyber scams.
Infosecurity News
UK Government Warns of Russian Cyber Campaigns Against Democracy
The NCSC identified the threat group responsible as Star Blizzard, linked to Russia’s FSB Center 18
DataBreaches
17 arrests in NL and 2 in the UK as Operation Cookiemonster takes down Genesis Market; 119 arrested
DutchNews.nl reports: Seventeen people have been arrested in the Netherlands has part of a global investigation into a hacker market place named Genesis Market...
SecurityWeek
UK Government Releases Cloud SCADA Security Guidance
UK’s NCSC releases security guidance for OT organizations considering migrating their SCADA solutions to the cloud.
The Record
UK cyber agency announces Ollie Whitehouse as its first ever CTO
Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has hired Ollie Whitehouse as the agency’s first Chief Technology Officer.
Infosecurity News
UK Government Urges Action to Enhance Supply Chain Security
The NCSC guidance has been issued amid a significant increase in supply chain attacks in recent years
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