Sources of Information

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) receives information on security incidents related to Information Technology (IT) systems within its jurisdiction from a variety of sources. Information which includes details of malware infections, systems with critical security vulnerabilities exposed to the Internet and openly accessible services which can be and are abused for attacks against third parties.

The NCSC seek to notify and alert responsible network operators and constituents of these malware infections, security vulnerabilities and accessible network services based upon the IP address of the system affected, by email. Digital Service Providers (DSP) and Internet Service Providers (ISP) are asked to notify affected customers accordingly.

The Shadowserver Foundation

The Shadowserver Foundation is a Non-Governmental Organisation and one of the world's leading resources for internet security reporting and malicious activity investigation, works with national governments, network providers, enterprises, financial and academic institutions, law enforcement agencies, and others, to reveal security vulnerabilities, expose malicious activity and help remediate victims.

Reports on Open Accessible Services on the Internet