UK could face ‘hacktivist attacks at scale’, says head of security agency
Officials warn a conflict situation could cause disruption similar to recent major ransomware incidents
The UK could face “hacktivist attacks at scale” if it becomes embroiled in a conflict and the impact could be similar to recent high-profile https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/sep/14/who-is-behind-latest-wave-of-ransomware-attacks">ransomware incidents, according to the head of the country’s online security agency.
Richard Horne, chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), will warn today that nation states now account for the most significant incidents the NCSC deals with.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/22/uk-hacktivist-attacks-at-scale-security-agency">Continue reading...UK Cyber Chief Warns of State Attacks
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