N.Korea Will Target UK Financial Services

Robert Hannigan, who ran the UK’s signals intelligence agency for three years, revealed that Pyongyang is “after our money”.

He also claimed that the reclusive regime is attempting to improve its hacking abilities by collaborating with Iran and criminal networks operating from southeast Asia and China.

In his first newspaper interview since leaving his role, Mr Hannigan said: “Their missiles are not going to reach the UK but their cyber-attacks did reach the NHS and other parts of Europe.

“As sanctions bite further and North Korea becomes more desperate for foreign currency, they will get more aggressive and continue to come after the finance sector. They are after our money.”

The former GCHQ chief has also warned that the West’s ability to effectively deal with cyber-aggression from North Korea would be “limited” because the hermit kingdom is not “networked” and so is not majorly vulnerable to western cyber-attacks.

Referring to North Korea, he said: “Their threshold for risk is sky-high and they don’t really care about collateral damage. They are not in the premier league yet, not in the top five nations, but they are getting there.”

The former spymaster has also warned of “disinformation campaigns” organised by the Russian government in an attempt to “undermine democracy”.

Speaking of Russian propaganda, Mr Hannigan said: “There is a trend of disinformation and political manipulation, which happened long before cyberspace was going on, right through the Cold War.
“Cyber is just a new and very productive way of doing it. It’s bound to grow, they have found new tools of doing it through social media, through the tech companies.
“We are going to see more of the same and more sophisticated attacks. More of the disinformation, more stealing of money, more disruption of systems.”

Meanwhile, British Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon this weekend said the UK was conducting a series of military drills alongside the US as tensions continue to rise with dictator Kim Jong-un’s regime. As fears gather that the hermit kingdom’s missile launches could trigger World War 3, Sir Michael said Britain’s decision-making would be “rapid”.

He also revealed nuclear submarine crews at the Clyde naval base in Scotland are “ready” for war, should it breakout.
US warships have also been practicing shooting down missiles in drills off Scotland’s west coast, he said.

Express

You Might Also Read: 

US Conducts Computer War Games in Response to North Korea Missile Launch:

Former Spy Chief Takes Top Cybersecurity Job:

Director's Departure Leaves A Big Hole At GCHQ:
 

 

 

« Russian Spies Used Kaspersky Anti-V To Hack NSA
NSA Should Thank Edward Snowden »

ManageEngine
CyberSecurity Jobsite
Check Point

Directory of Suppliers

TÜV SÜD Academy UK

TÜV SÜD Academy UK

TÜV SÜD offers expert-led cybersecurity training to help organisations safeguard their operations and data.

Practice Labs

Practice Labs

Practice Labs is an IT competency hub, where live-lab environments give access to real equipment for hands-on practice of essential cybersecurity skills.

Syxsense

Syxsense

Syxsense brings together endpoint management and security for greater efficiency and collaboration between IT management and security teams.

Tines

Tines

The Tines security automation platform helps security teams automate manual tasks, making them more effective and efficient.

IT Governance

IT Governance

IT Governance is a leading global provider of information security solutions. Download our free guide and find out how ISO 27001 can help protect your organisation's information.

Ekran System

Ekran System

Ekran System is an advanced insider threat detection solution for companies of any size.

Unitrends

Unitrends

Unitrends helps IT pros do more with less by providing an all-in-one enterprise backup and continuity solution.

MER Group

MER Group

MER Group is a world-leading solutions provider specializing in Homeland Security (HLS), Cyber and Intelligence, Communication Infrastructure and Tactical Communication Systems.

GreyCortex

GreyCortex

GreyCortex uses advanced artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data mining methods to help organizations make their IT operations secure and reliable.

National Cybersecurity Competence Centre (NC3) - Czech Republic

National Cybersecurity Competence Centre (NC3) - Czech Republic

NC3 has been established in response to growing demands for practically applicable products and solutions for ensuring cybersecurity of critical and non-critical information infrastructures.

Get Indemnity

Get Indemnity

Get Indemnity are specialist insurance brokers with experience working on a wide range of innovative business insurance products that combine risk management, indemnity and incident response services.

Nexon Asia Pacific

Nexon Asia Pacific

Nexon solutions include cloud infrastructure and services, unified communications, managed security services, business continuity, secured high-performance network and business applications.

East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre (EMCRC)

East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre (EMCRC)

The East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre is set up to support and help protect businesses across the region against cyber crime.

Sectyne

Sectyne

Sectyne is a full-stack cyber consultancy committed to providing tailored services, advisory consultations, and training.

SeeMetrics

SeeMetrics

SeeMetrics is an automated cybersecurity performance management platform that integrates security data and business objectives into a simple interface.

Centric Consulting

Centric Consulting

Centric Consulting is an international management consulting firm with unmatched expertise in business transformation, AI strategy, cyber risk management, technology implementation and adoption. 

Cyber Defense International (CDI)

Cyber Defense International (CDI)

At CDI, we utilize decades of experience in designing and building large-scale cybersecurity programs, creating tailored solutions and services that protect businesses from cyber threats.

Abissi

Abissi

Abissi offer cyber intelligence, IoT security, automotive security, red teaming, application security and artificial intelligence security services, with a focus on security by design.

Metrodata Group

Metrodata Group

PT. Metrodata Electronics, known as Metrodata Group, is the leading information communication technology company in Indonesia.

CyberMass

CyberMass

CyberMass provides Cyber Advisory/Consulting, Professional and Managed Services offering complete cybersecurity as a service protection to businesses.

Didomi

Didomi

Didomi helps organizations implement great Privacy User Experiences that respect choices and give people control over their data.