UK’s Cyber Shield: Blocking a Billion Attacks and Counting!
The UK has thwarted nearly one billion cyber-attacks in a year thanks to the National Cyber Security Agency’s Share and Defend service. It blocks access to scam sites, making the UK a hard target for cybercriminals. Minister Jarvis applauded this shield of digital armor during the Cyber Resilience Summit.
Hot Take:
It seems the UK’s National Cyber Security Agency is playing a game of “Whack-a-Mole” with cybercriminals, and they’re winning! With nearly a billion cyber-attacks blocked, they’re proving that the best defense is a good offense… or maybe just a really big mallet. Either way, the cyber bad guys are getting a digital smackdown, and the UK’s internet streets are safer for it.
Key Points:
- Almost one billion cyber-attacks prevented in the UK in the past year thanks to the NCSC’s Share and Defend service.
- The Share and Defend service blocks access to malicious websites by integrating threat intelligence into ISP filters.
- Partnerships with major telecom companies like BT, Vodafone, and TalkTalk are crucial to the service’s success.
- The UK government is set to announce a new National Cyber Action Plan and updated Cyber Strategy in 2026.
- Minister Dan Jarvis emphasizes the importance of technology and industry partnerships in combating cyber threats.
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