NCSC UK News

NCSC: Pro-Russia Hacktivists Target UK Organisations with DDoS Attacks

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued guidance warning that pro-Russia hacktivist groups, particularly NoName057(16), continue to target UK organisations with DDoS attacks. The NCSC urges local government and critical infrastructure operators to review and harden their denial-of-service defences.

NCSC Warns of Hacktivist DoS Attacks on UK Organisations

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a warning regarding persistent denial of service (DoS) attacks by Russian-aligned hacktivist groups targeting UK organisations, particularly local government and critical infrastructure operators. The NCSC urges organisations to review their cyber defences and resilience measures.

NCSC Alert: Cisco SD-WAN Exploited Globally

The UK's NCSC, along with international partners, has issued an alert regarding the exploitation of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN devices. Threat actors are gaining root and persistent access, and organizations are urged to investigate potential compromises and apply security updates.

NCSC Advises UK Organizations on Middle East Conflict Cyber Threats

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert advising UK organizations to review their cybersecurity posture due to the evolving conflict in the Middle East. The advisory highlights a heightened risk of indirect cyber threats and encourages organizations to implement enhanced monitoring and review their external attack surface.

CYBERUK 2026 Conference Announcement

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has announced details for the flagship CYBERUK 2026 conference in Glasgow, scheduled for April 21-23. The event will focus on accelerating cyber defences and will feature international security chiefs and industry leaders. Registration for private sector delegates remains open until April 2, 2026.