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UK assesses cyber exposure following worldwide warning

Following a worldwide cybersecurity alert, the UK is working to establish the extent of its exposure. Governments and businesses are taking urgent steps to secure their websites, while Amazon reports that it had experienced attacks before the warning became public.

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UK assesses cyber exposure following worldwide warning
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What to know

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    The UK is reviewing its exposure, while governments and businesses work to secure their websites.

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    Amazon says it experienced attacks before the cybersecurity warning became public.

Why it matters

Amazon’s account of attacks preceding the public warning provides context for the efforts to assess exposure and protect websites.

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