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NCSC Alerts on Russian Hacktivist Attacks Against UK Services

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On January 19, 2026, the NCSC issued a warning regarding increased cyber-attacks by Russian-aligned hacktivist groups targeting UK organisations. These groups are primarily conducting disruptive denial-of-service (DoS) operations aimed at crippling essential services and public-facing websites. The attacks are characterized as ideologically motivated and are evolving beyond simple disruptions.