Cyber Security Research Archived: 2026-04-05 13:12:34 UTC 2025 Annual Research Report At NCC Group, our Research advances cyber security by discovering vulnerabilities, building open‑source tools, and translating insights into practical guidance for customers and the wider community. Our projects span vulnerability research and exploitation, network and system security, malware and ransomware analysis/DFIR, applied cryptography, hardware & embedded systems/IoT, and software/AI security – with a track record of publishing reports and tooling that strengthen real‑world cyber resilience.   For over 25 years, NCC Group researchers have contributed deep technical insight across industry and academia, presenting at global conferences and collaborating with partners worldwide.  2000+ person-days of security research annually 280 Open-source tools & datasets authored by NCC authors on our public Github 150+ CVEs found since 2020 Research Articles Research Public Report - Object First https://research.nccgroup.com/2018/04/17/decoding-network-data-from-a-gh0st-rat-variant/ Page 1 of 5 Public Report - Object First Read more Research The silent dependency: DC power regulation in cyber‑physical security The silent dependency: DC power regulation in cyber‑physical security Read more Research Dissecting Android Malware - Post 1: Mamont Banking Trojan Dissecting Android Malware - Post 1: Mamont Banking Trojan Read more Research ASYNCing Feeling: When Your Download Comes with Something Extra ASYNCing Feeling: When Your Download Comes with Something Extra Read more Research So, You Now Have Crypto… Planning for Third-Party Security Assurance and Penetration Tests as an OEM or Supplier So, You Now Have Crypto… Planning for Third-Party Security Assurance and Penetration Tests as an OEM or Supplier Read more Research Vulnerability Analysis of CVE-2026-21236 Vulnerability Analysis of CVE-2026-21236 Read more Research Scaling the Mesh: Best Practices for Securing DigiMesh Environments https://research.nccgroup.com/2018/04/17/decoding-network-data-from-a-gh0st-rat-variant/ Page 2 of 5 Scaling the Mesh: Best Practices for Securing DigiMesh Environments Read more Research The Cartographer's Advantage: Human Judgment in an AI Security World The Cartographer's Advantage: Human Judgment in an AI Security World Read more Research Cybersecurity and Operational Resiliency Challenges in Agriculture Cybersecurity and Operational Resiliency Challenges in Agriculture Read more Whitepapers Annual Cyber Security Research Report 2025 Annual Cyber Security Research Report 2025 Read more Research Euro 7 Anti-tampering and the Expanding Cybersecurity Landscape Euro 7 Anti-tampering and the Expanding Cybersecurity Landscape Read more Research Black Hole of Trust: SEO Poisoning in Silver Fox’s Space Odyssey Black Hole of Trust: SEO Poisoning in Silver Fox’s Space Odyssey Read more Research Activities Security Research Services https://research.nccgroup.com/2018/04/17/decoding-network-data-from-a-gh0st-rat-variant/ Page 3 of 5 Our Security Research Services help organisations answer complex, high‑risk cyber security questions that lie beyond standard consulting.  This work:  Is funded by customers Often requires exploration of previously untested hypotheses Draws on expertise across cryptography, hardware, AI, vulnerability research, secure systems engineering and more Has delivered major projects for the UK public sector and North American technology companies, with ongoing expansion into new geographies  These services can range from feasibility research and prototype development to deep technical investigations that improve resilience, reduce uncertainty, or validate future defensive approaches.  Exploit Development Group (EDG) The Exploit Development Group is NCC Group’s cutting-edge exploitation team.  They: Deliver high‑impact research with global recognition Present at top‑tier conferences worldwide Compete in events such as Pwn2Own on behalf of NCC Group Provide bespoke exploit development support to our consultants Offer secondment opportunities that develop elite exploitation skills within our technical teams  EDG ensures NCC Group remains an industry leader in vulnerability discovery, exploitation, and advanced security research.  Academic Partnerships Our academic partnerships extend NCC Group’s mission by collaborating with universities and research institutions to:  Support PhD and Masters-level research programmes Shape undergraduate teaching through challenges, curriculum contributions and student projects Deliver STEM outreach and careers engagement Build awareness of NCC Group as a destination for future cyber security professionals  These collaborations provide access to new technologies and early theoretical developments, while enabling the next generation of talent to gain hands‑on experience with real-world security problems.  https://research.nccgroup.com/2018/04/17/decoding-network-data-from-a-gh0st-rat-variant/ Page 4 of 5 Commercial research enquiries Source: https://research.nccgroup.com/2018/04/17/decoding-network-data-from-a-gh0st-rat-variant/ https://research.nccgroup.com/2018/04/17/decoding-network-data-from-a-gh0st-rat-variant/ Page 5 of 5