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‘NCSC Cyber Series’ podcast now available Summary The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched a new podcast series, ‘NCSC Cyber Series’. All five episodes are available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and via an RSS feed. Each episode features NCSC experts and external guests discussing key cyber security topics including ransomware, artificial intelligence, cyber […]
What is an antivirus product? Do I need one? Summary An antivirus product is software that detects, isolates and removes viruses and other malicious software (malware) from your computer or laptop. Malware can arrive via dodgy email attachments, compromised websites, USB drives or other removable media, and can steal, encrypt or erase your data. Modern […]
Active Cyber Defence (ACD) – the fourth year Summary The NCSC’s ACD year four report reviews the programme’s work during 2020, under the theme “How can we use it to help…”. It explains how ACD tools and services were adapted to support the rapid shift to home working, to protect the health and retail sectors […]
Active Cyber Defence (ACD) – The Third Year Summary The National Cyber Security Centre’s Active Cyber Defence (ACD) third annual report covers activity during 2019 and explains how the programme reduced common online harms at scale. The report summarises progress across existing services and introduces newer work from 2019, with evidence of impact and transparency […]
Actions to take when the cyber threat is heightened Summary The National Cyber Security Centre explains how organisations should respond when the cyber threat increases. The guidance urges establishing a balance between acceptable risk and defensive measures, and focuses on practical, high-priority actions that can be completed quickly to reduce vulnerability and limit impact. Key […]
Buying, selling and donating second-hand devices Author style Punchy: a practical, no-nonsense guide you should follow if you own a phone or any connected gadget. This is straightforward but important — skimming might save time now, but missing steps can cost you later. Summary Devices, especially smartphones, hold a lot of personal, work and financial […]
Social Media: how to use it safely Summary The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) provides clear, practical advice on managing privacy and security across major social media platforms. The guidance covers platform-specific privacy settings, the importance of two-step verification (2SV), how to be aware of your digital footprint, spotting and reporting fake or hacked accounts, […]
If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it. Summary Ralph B of the NCSC makes the case for sharing lessons learned from cyber security incidents and near misses. He argues that openness — where done responsibly — helps other organisations learn what works and what doesn’t, improving collective resilience. The post urges […]
‘It’s an untapped market’: New top airport official wants flights from Las Vegas to this country Summary James Chrisley, the new Clark County director of aviation, says passenger volumes at Harry Reid International Airport are cyclical and expects a rebound later this year or next. Reid passenger traffic is down about 4.4% year-to-date to roughly […]
P2P wagering platform Slips adds AI-powered prediction markets Summary Peer-to-peer wagering platform Slips has introduced AI-powered prediction markets as an extension of its existing Heads Up, Pools and tournament-style “Tourlays” formats. The company — which runs a “no house” marketplace where players wager directly against one another — says AI will automatically generate new markets, […]
