NCA cyber investigation leads to sanctions for hostile actors linked to Russia’s FSB

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Today, the UK and allies exposed the Russian Intelligence Services as being behind a number of attempts to interfere in UK politics and democratic processes. Centre 18, a unit within Russia’s FSB, has been identified as being accountable for a range of cyber espionage operations targeting the UK, including high-profile parliamentarians and entities. This activity has been

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NCA response to Meta’s rollout of end-to-end-encryption

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James Babbage, Director General for Threats at the National Crime Agency, said: “It is hugely disappointing that Meta is choosing to roll out end-to-end encryption on Facebook Messenger. They have an important responsibility to keep children safe on their platform and sadly, this will no longer be possible. “Today our role in protecting children from

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UK warns of Russia attempting to circumvent sanctions to purchase restricted goods and services

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The National Crime Agency has issued an alert to financial institutions and other members of the UK regulated sector warning that Russia is trying to procure UK sanctioned goods through intermediary countries. Sanctions imposed on Russia as a result of its invasion of Ukraine have had a significant impact on its ability to purchase products

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