UK NCSC Launches Proactive Notifications for Vulnerability Alerts
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The UK's National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) has introduced a pilot service called Proactive Notifications to alert organizations about vulnerabilities in their exposed devices. The service identifies unpatched vulnerabilities and weak security configurations using public data and internet scans, then recommends specific software updates or security improvements. The pilot program targets UK domains and IP addresses, but it is not exhaustive and should not replace other security alerts. Organizations are encouraged to also use the NCSC's Early Warning service for real-time threat notifications.
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05.12.2025 00:21 1 articles · 23h ago
NCSC Launches Proactive Notifications Pilot for Vulnerability Alerts
The UK's National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) has introduced a pilot service called Proactive Notifications to alert organizations about vulnerabilities in their exposed devices. The service identifies unpatched vulnerabilities and weak security configurations using public data and internet scans, then recommends specific software updates or security improvements. The pilot program targets UK domains and IP addresses, but it is not exhaustive and should not replace other security alerts. Organizations are encouraged to also use the NCSC's Early Warning service for real-time threat notifications.
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- NCSC's ‘Proactive Notifications’ warns orgs of flaws in exposed devices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.12.2025 00:21
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Proactive Notifications is a pilot service by the NCSC to alert organizations about vulnerabilities in their exposed devices.
First reported: 05.12.2025 00:211 source, 1 articleShow sources
- NCSC's ‘Proactive Notifications’ warns orgs of flaws in exposed devices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.12.2025 00:21
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The service uses public data and internet scans to identify unpatched vulnerabilities and weak security configurations.
First reported: 05.12.2025 00:211 source, 1 articleShow sources
- NCSC's ‘Proactive Notifications’ warns orgs of flaws in exposed devices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.12.2025 00:21
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Notifications include specific software update recommendations or general security improvements.
First reported: 05.12.2025 00:211 source, 1 articleShow sources
- NCSC's ‘Proactive Notifications’ warns orgs of flaws in exposed devices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.12.2025 00:21
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The pilot program covers UK domains and IP addresses from Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) in the country.
First reported: 05.12.2025 00:211 source, 1 articleShow sources
- NCSC's ‘Proactive Notifications’ warns orgs of flaws in exposed devices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.12.2025 00:21
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Organizations are encouraged to also use the NCSC's Early Warning service for real-time threat notifications.
First reported: 05.12.2025 00:211 source, 1 articleShow sources
- NCSC's ‘Proactive Notifications’ warns orgs of flaws in exposed devices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.12.2025 00:21
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The NCSC has not provided a timeline for the Proactive Notifications program to exit the pilot phase.
First reported: 05.12.2025 00:211 source, 1 articleShow sources
- NCSC's ‘Proactive Notifications’ warns orgs of flaws in exposed devices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.12.2025 00:21