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Certifying the professionals

We had a number of great questions during CyberUK2017, and some of those...
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Password Breaches Fueling Booming Credential Stuffing Business

The market for automated credential stuffing tools is growing fast, because of a record number of breaches. Source: Malware Password Breaches Fueling Booming Credential Stuffing Business
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Subtitle Hack Leaves 200 Million Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution

Attackers can remotely execute code on targeted systems via specially crafted subtitle files for videos. Source: Malware Subtitle Hack Leaves 200 Million Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution
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EternalRocks Worm Spreads Seven NSA SMB Exploits

A worm called EternalRocks has been spreading seven Windows SMB exploits leaked by the ShadowBrokers, including EternalBlue, which was used to spread WannaCry. Source: Malware EternalRocks Worm Spreads Seven NSA SMB Exploits
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Putting the NCSC's badge on it…

We're often asked questions that sound something like "can you recommend <a thing>...
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NCSC IT: The architecture behind NCSC's IT system

In the second blog about the NCSC's IT system we focus on our...
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NCSC IT: MDM products – which one is best?

We often talk with people who are building IT for the public sector,...
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Available Tools Making Dent in WannaCry Encryption

Remove specific prevalent malware with Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.
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'WannaCry' ransomware: guidance updates

Over the weekend, as we learnt more about the WannaCry ransomware, we published...
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Ransomware: 'WannaCry' guidance for enterprise administrators

The NCSC is currently working with organisations and partners in the UK affected...
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Ransomware: 'WannaCry' guidance for home users and small businesses

The NCSC is currently working with organisations and partners in the UK affected...
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Ransomware: Latest NCSC Guidance

The NCSC are aware of a ransomware campaign relating to version 2 of...
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Phishing: guidance for political parties and their staff

This guidance has been produced for individuals and IT departments within political parties...
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Finding the kill switch to stop the spread of ransomware

Media reports today have rightly praised the efforts of MalwareTech to tackle the...
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Leaked NSA Exploit Spreading Ransomware Worldwide

Attackers behind today’s WannaCry ransomware outbreak in Europe are spreading the malware using the EternalBlue exploit leaked by the ShadowBrokers. Source: Malware Leaked NSA Exploit Spreading Ransomware Worldwide
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NHS across England hit by large-scale cyber-attack

A number of hospitals have been hit by a large scale cyber attack, NHS England has confirmed. We're aware of at least eleven Trusts that have been affected.
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Internet edge device security

Introduction An internet edge router is the device which provides your network with its ‘window...
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Even Jedi can't achieve Password Perfection

World Password Day arrives again on May 4th - an auspicious date, in so many...
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Google Phishing Attack: users hit with sophisticated phishing

It's not at all a surprise that Google Mail users have today been hit by a massive Phishing attack. Given the rise of exploits being sourced using Google platform services, such as the GOOGLE RECAPTCHA BYPASS and the malware CARBANAK USING GOOGLE SERVICES it was inevitable.
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The Secure by Default Partnership Programme 2017

Our CyberUK in Practice conference in Liverpool saw those public sector organisations who...
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Auto Lender Exposes Loan Data For Up To 1 Million Applicants

A trove of consumer auto loan data—some 1 million records—has been locked down after a researcher found an exposed and accessible database online. Source: Cloud Security Auto Lender Exposes Loan Data For Up To 1 Million Applicants
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IBM Ships USBs for Storewize Infected with Malware

The malware is a dropper discovered by Kaspersky Lab as Reconyc. The dropper is a cybercrime tool used to install other malware on infected computers. IBM said the drives that were infected have a part number 01AC585; Storwize systems with serial numbers beginning with 78D2 aren't compromised.
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xDedic Market Spilling Over With School Servers, PCs

In its research, Flashpoint said the United States, Germany, and Ukraine appear to be the most frequently targeted countries. The most exploited sectors are education, followed by healthcare, legal, aviation, and government. Least vulnerable…
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Hard Target: Fileless Malware

Researchers say fileless in-memory malware attacks have become a major nuisance to businesses and have become even harder to detect and defend. Source: Malware Hard Target: Fileless Malware  
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Low-Cost Ransomware Service Discovered

A new ransomware-as-a-service called Karmen appeals to ransomware newbies with a low price, easy setup and developer updates. Source: Malware Low-Cost Ransomware Service Discovered
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New Chrome OS guidance released

We’ve just published guidance for Chrome OS on our website. If you’ve not come across Chrome...
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IHG Confirms Second Credit Card Breach Impacting 1,000-Plus Hotels

InterContinental Hotels Group said on Friday that it found malware designed to access payment card data at more than 1,000 of its hotels. Source: Malware IHG Confirms Second Credit Card Breach Impacting 1,000-Plus Hotels
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CyberFirst Girls prove inspiration for all

In Ian Levy’s recent blog, he finished by saying it would be good to...
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The Cyber Risk Manager's Toolbox – A Masterclass

In Cyber Security, risk management is sometimes seen as an exercise in applying...
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Ever wondered how a cyber crime gang operates?

Most people are aware of phishing emails, and the risk of clicking on...