Tag: National Cyber Security Centre
Five Eyes intelligence members to share stage in UK for first time
Members of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance are to share a stage in the UK for the first time. UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand representatives will meet at […]
Most hacked passwords revealed in warning over cybersecurity
Easily guessed passwords which are used across multiple accounts pose a massive cybersecurity risk for the UK’s internet users, according to a new poll. A survey by the National Cyber […]
Huawei equipment could be banned from Westminster over concerns about ‘shoddy’ security
A GCHQ chief has suggested Huawei equipment could be banned from Westminster and other sensitive areas over concerns about “shoddy” security in the Chinese firm’s products. Dr Ian Levy, technical […]
Iran ‘launched cyber attack on UK before Christmas’
Iran has been accused of launching a number of cyber attacks on the Post Office and the UK’s local government networks in the lead-up to Christmas, it has been reported. […]
‘New significant technical issues’ found in Huawei technology, warns report
Further significant issues in Huawei’s technology pose new risks to UK telecommunication networks, a Government report has warned. The UK’s oversight board, which includes officials from GCHQ and the National […]
Adults rely on teenagers for online security advice, GCHQ survey suggests
Adults turn to older teenagers for help with online security advice more than their work colleagues or partners, revealing how families are increasingly reliant on children’s knowledge of technology. Teenagers […]
Huawei concerns not about China, says UK’s NCSC chief
The head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has said the current issues the organisation has with Huawei are about ensuring security standards and not the firm’s links […]
Huawei 5G risk can be managed, National Cyber Security Centre says
Any potential risk posed by Chinese technology giant Huawei to UK telecoms infrastructure can be mitigated, government cybersecurity bosses have determined. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has concluded that […]
Huawei hits back at US over boycott suggestions
One of Huawei’s most senior executives has accused the United States of a “geopolitical campaign” against the company in an attempt to gain leverage in trade negotiations with China. Eric […]
Huawei blames ‘jealousy’ for cybersecurity criticism
Jealousy could be behind some of the criticism of Huawei in the West, the Chinese technology giant has suggested. The firm said it had a “sound record” of cybersecurity and […]
