CYBER LIVEWIRE
- Moving your business from the physical to the digital
Security questions to ask your IT service providers when considering a digital transition
- 14 million people don’t know how to erase their data from an old device
New figures reveal that three in 10 UK adults (29%) don’t know how to wipe their personal […]
- Our response to Google’s policy change on fingerprinting
Stephen Almond is the ICO's executive director of regulatory risk. Yesterday, Google […]
- Assured Cyber Incident Response scheme – important updates
We’ve updated the CIR 'Enhanced Level' scheme standard and will be ready to accept applications […]
- Criminal group disrupting public services by stealing power cables arrested
German and Bulgarian authorities have rolled up a criminal group that was involved in the […]
- Equities process
Publication of the UK’s process for how we handle vulnerabilities.
- Online gaming for families and individuals
How to enjoy online gaming securely by following just a few tips
- Making the UK the safest place to live and do business online
The NCSC's Chief Executive Ciaran Martin outlines why the UK needs a National Cyber Security Centre.
- Three random words or #thinkrandom
Ian M discusses what makes a good password
- What does the NCSC think of password managers?
Emma W discusses the question everyone keeps asking us.
- Ransomware: 'WannaCry' guidance for home users and small businesses
Guidance for home users or small businesses who want to reduce the likelihood of being held to […]
- NCSC advice for Dixons Carphone plc customers
Advice for Dixons Carphone customers following its data breach.
- Setting up 2-Step Verification (2SV)
How setting up 2SV can help protect your online accounts, even if your password is stolen.
- 'Krack' Wi-Fi guidance
Guidance for enterprise administrators, small businesses and home users in relation to the recently […]
- Sextortion emails: how to protect yourself
Advice in response to the increase in sextortion scams
- NCSC advice for Marriott International customers
Advice for customers of Marriott International following the reports of a data breach.
- Recovering a hacked account
A step by step guide to recovering online accounts.
- How to recover an infected device
Advice for those concerned a device has been infected.
- Shopping and paying safely online
Tips to help you purchase items safely and avoid fraudulent websites.
- What is an antivirus product? Do I need one?
Detect and prevent malicious software and viruses on your computer or laptop.