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UK's Share and Defend Service Blocks Nearly 1 Billion Malicious Site Attempts

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The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Share and Defend service has blocked nearly one billion attempts to access scam websites in less than a year. This service, launched in May 2024, proactively blocks access to malicious websites through ISPs like BT, TalkTalk, Vodafone, and others. The system uses threat intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to prevent early-stage cyber-attacks. The announcement was made by British Security Minister Dan Jarvis during the Financial Times’ Cyber Resilience Summit: Europe on December 3, 2025. The service is part of the UK government's broader cybersecurity strategy, aiming to protect businesses and citizens from cyber threats.

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  1. 03.12.2025 18:08 1 articles · 23h ago

    Share and Defend Service Blocks Nearly 1 Billion Malicious Site Attempts

    The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Share and Defend service has blocked nearly one billion attempts to access scam websites in less than a year. The service, launched in May 2024, proactively blocks access to malicious websites through ISPs like BT, TalkTalk, Vodafone, and others. The announcement was made by British Security Minister Dan Jarvis during the Financial Times’ Cyber Resilience Summit: Europe on December 3, 2025.

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