Black Arrow Cyber Alert 15/09/2022 – NCSC Warns of Phishing Attacks relating to the Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Executive Summary
The death last week of Queen Elizabeth II has drawn global attention and may result in cyber criminals exploiting the historically significant event to spread phishing emails and other scams, according to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
The NCSC, part of GCHQ, has issued public cyber guidance for the current period of national mourning, saying that during the coming weeks there may be an increase in incidents linked in some way to the Queen.
What’s the risk to me or my business?
Cyber criminals will often play on people’s emotions to get their targets to click on a scam email and with many people affected by the death of the Queen, attackers may take this opportunity to do just that.
“As with all major events, criminals may seek to exploit the death of Her Majesty the Queen for their own gain,” the agency said.
What can I do?
Whilst the NCSC has not yet seen extensive evidence of this, your staff should be reminded to be vigilant and be made aware that phishing attacks of this nature are a real possibility. Staff should be remined to be attentive to emails, text messages, and other communications concerning the death of Her Majesty the Queen and arrangements for her funeral.
NCSC warns public of potential Queen-related phishing attacks (computerweekly.com)