UK National Cyber Security Centre
Coverage of UK National Cyber Security Centre in the Nexus archive.
- FBI says Russian hackers hijacked old Wi-Fi routers
The FBI and Justice Department warned that Russian hackers linked to the GRU exploited vulnerabilities in outdated SOHO routers to conduct espionage by altering DNS settings and intercepting traffic. The hackers redirected internet requests through their servers to steal sensitive data, and authorities disrupted the U.S. portion of the network in April.
- British cyber agency warns of looming ‘patch wave’ as AI speeds flaw discovery
Britain’s cyber agency warns organizations to prepare for a surge in urgent software updates as AI accelerates the discovery of security flaws, increasing the risk of widespread exploitation. The warning highlights the growing challenge of managing vulnerabilities in an era where AI-driven threat detection is outpacing traditional response mechanisms.
- Nation-states want to cause harm, not just steal cash - stop handing your cyber defenses to the cheapest contractor
UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) CEO Richard Horne warns that China's state-sponsored cyberattacks are highly sophisticated and pose a significant threat, positioning China as Britain's peer competitor in cyberspace. He cautions against relying on the cheapest cybersecurity contractors to defend against such threats.