State-linked hackers in Russia and Iran are targeting UK groups, NCSC warns

Sophisticated campaigns against politicians and media aim to steal secrets or embarrass high-profile figures rather than to extort moneyRussian and Iranian state-linked hackers are increasingly targeting British politicians, journalists and researchers with sophisticated campaigns aimed at gaining access to a person’s email, Britain’s online security agency warned on Thursday.The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) issued an alert about two groups from Russia and Iran, warning thos