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We are the National Cyber Security Centre – part of the UK’s intelligence & cyber agency @GCHQ. We help to make the UK the safest place to live and work online.
London, England
Joined November 2015
As the UK’s technical authority on cyber security, our mission is to make the UK the safest place to live and work online. We work round the clock to counter the threats facing the UK, wherever they may come from, and to empower organisations to protect themselves.
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RT @ukhomeoffice: 🎫 Looking to score tickets to a big match? Don’t rush - FOMO can cost you. Over £2.5 million has been lost to football t….
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CYBERUK returns in 2026 for our 10th year. Subscribe to our mailing list now to be the first to hear more: Get a taste of what’s coming by rewatching the highlights from this year’s unforgettable event 👇.
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Technology is rapidly changing the way we live, work, and connect. Digital innovations are at the heart of modern life, and that’s why it’s more important than ever to protect them. Visit for practical cyber security guidance and free online tools.
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Missing CYBERUK? Don’t worry we’ll be back next year for our 10th anniversary! . Subscribe to our mailing list now and be the first to get updates for #CYBERUK26:
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Want to find out more about our cyber governance resources? They are designed to help boards and directors govern cyber risks effectively. Learn more here:
ncsc.gov.uk
Resources to enable Boards to govern cyber risks with confidence.
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Senior leaders from the UK food retail sector convened at NCSC headquarters earlier this week as part of ongoing discussions to raise collective cyber resilience. Here’s what NCSC CEO Dr Richard Horne had to say⬇️
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Exercise in a Box is our free online resource which helps organisations test and practise their response to a cyber attack. Learn more⬇️.
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A free resource to help organisations rehearse their response to cyber attacks.
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RT @CYBERUKevents: CYBERUK returns in 2026 for our 10th year. Subscribe to our mailing list now to be the first to hear more: https://t.co/….
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What does it really mean to be cyber resilient?. Our CEO Dr Richard Horne says it comes down to three things:.1. Exposure.2. Defences.3. Consequences. Hear more in his conversation on the @McCraryCyber's Cyber Focus podcast now⬇️.
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🆕Alongside international partners, we have today published a cyber security advisory highlighting recent techniques by Scattered Spider threat actors against a range of organisations. Read the advisory for recommended mitigations and defensive guidance:.
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🕷️🚨 Scattered Spider threat actors are using social engineering techniques like phishing, push bombing & SIM swap attacks to target #CriticalInfrastructure orgs & commercial facilities. Check out our updated joint advisory for recommended mitigations. 👉
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RT @GCHQ: A small rebrand is in order 👀 . Congratulations, you awesome @Lionesses 🏆 . #WEURO2025 #Lionesses
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"Cyber Essentials makes you 92% less likely to file a cyber insurance claim.”. Our CEO, Dr Richard Horne, discussed five foundational principles for cyber security with @McCraryCyber ⬇️.
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🚨Organisations are encouraged to take immediate action to mitigate a vulnerability affecting certain Microsoft SharePoint Server products. Here’s what you need to know and do next ⬇️.
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The NCSC is encouraging UK organisations to take immediate action to mitigate a vulnerability (CVE-2025-53770) affecting Microsoft SharePoint Server products.
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Most cyber attacks are basic - the digital equivalent of a thief trying your front door to see if it’s unlocked. Cyber Essentials helps you bolt your door against the most common cyber attacks. Learn more⬇️.
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Protect your organisation, whatever its size, against the most common cyber threats.
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Tonight, the NCSC features on @BBCPanorama’s ‘Fighting Cyber Criminals’ where we share some of our work countering threats, supporting victims and empowering organisations to protect themselves. Watch on BBC1 at 8:30pm or on iPlayer now.
bbc.co.uk
Cyberattacks are on the rise. Reporter Richard Bilton investigates the online crimewave and meets the secret agents trying to stop the hackers.
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Did you catch our CEO Richard Horne on @BBCr4today this morning?. Visit our website for a range support and guidance for businesses in the UK to improve their cyber resilience and protect themselves from threats⬇️.
"The challenge for many organisations is just making it a priority. recognising the urgency.". Richard Horne, National Cyber Security Centre CEO, speaks to #R4Today after it said it was dealing with at least one ransomware attack a day.
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Today’s attribution comes as the UK Government sanctions GRU Units and 18 Russian individuals for malicious hybrid operations.
gov.uk
The UK has exposed Russian spies responsible for spreading chaos and disorder on Putin's orders.
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