NCSC Warns of Rising Russian-Aligned Hacktivist Attacks on UK Organisations

NCSC Warns of Rising Russian-Aligned Hacktivist Attacks on UK Organisations

The UK’s NCSC warns that Russian-aligned hacktivist groups are intensifying their disruptive cyberattacks on British organizations, particularly targeting critical infrastructure and local government. Organizations are advised to strengthen their defenses against denial-of-service (DoS) attacks and improve resilience through practical mitigation measures. #NoName05716 #DDoSia #UKNCSC

Keypoints

  • Russian-aligned hacktivist groups continue targeting UK and European organizations with disruptive cyberattacks.
  • The threat activity has increased since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and involves DDoS attacks mainly via Telegram and GitHub.
  • The NCSC emphasizes the importance of strengthening defenses against simple yet impactful DoS attacks.
  • Organizations are advised to work with internet service providers and utilize cloud or multi-provider solutions for resilience.
  • Effective response plans, testing, and early detection are critical to maintaining services during cyber incidents.

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