Cyber ‘hackers for hire’ threat to UK – GCHQ boss

So-called ‘hackers for hire’ and the development of off-the-shelf software are now a major threat to UK business and government, intelligence chief Sir Jeremy Fleming has warned. Sir Jeremy, who heads up the agency GCHQ, warned criminals can carry out attacks using sophisticated cyber tools. This could lead to an increase in risk and unpredictability […]

GCHQ to use AI to thwart cyber-attacks

Jeremy Fleming, Director of GCHQ, the UK intelligence agency, has recently claimed that the organisation are looking to use AI to boost national security and protect the country from cyber-attacks, reports the Financial Times. In a time where AI is consistently weaponised by organisations and individuals for malicious purpose, Fleming is confident that “legal, proportionate […]

UK confirms involvement in covert cyber operation against IS

The UK have used a range of cyber tactics in a covert operation to interfere with Islamic State’s (IS) technology and propaganda, reports Sky News. General Sir Patrick Sanders, Commander of Strategic Command and Jeremy Fleming, GCHQ Director, spoke on Sky News’ ‘Into The Grey Zone’ podcast about the tactics used against IS throughout the operation. Although […]

GCHQ recognises Scottish University’s cybersecurity work

Edinburgh Napier University is among the first in the UK to have been recognised for its commitment to cyber security education under a new initiative from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ. It is one of eight institutions today named as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education […]