4 November 2026
Fake job app installs malware on Android phones
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is aware of malicious actors distributing Android malware disguised as job-seeking app.
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23 October 2026
NCSC urges small businesses to check websites and online services following PHP vulnerability
The NCSC is encouraging small businesses to take immediate steps to determine whether their websites or online services could be affected by recently disclosed PHP vulnerabilities.
22 October 2026
NCSC encourages immediate patching against PHP vulnerability
The NCSC is responding to the release of critical vulnerabilities in the general scripting language, PHP.
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NCSC Cyber Security Framework
This framework sets out how we think, talk about, and organise cyber security efforts.