The latest cyberattack was reportedly directly attributed to the Chinese state, according to Sky News. It targeted the payroll system of defense ministry employees and resulted in the breach of an unspecified amount of personal data.
British officials have revealed a data breach in a payroll system, exposing the names and bank details of thousands of serving British soldiers, sailors, and air force members. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps is set to outline a plan in the House of Commons to support and protect personnel. While the ministry did not comment on suspicions of Chinese involvement, Cabinet Minister Mel Stride stated that no accusations have been made yet. The breach, affecting a third-party system, has raised concerns, although investigators have not found evidence of data removal.
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