Britain s Ministry of Defence has faced a significant cyberattack targeting a third-party payroll system, according to government officials. While the attack s origin has not been officially confirmed, former minister Tobias Ellwood suggested it had the hallmarks of a Chinese cyberattack. The breach reportedly exposed the personal information, including names, bank details, and addresses, of current and former armed forces members. The Ministry of Defence swiftly took the affected database offline, and Defence Secretary Grant Shapps is expected to provide more information to Parliament.
UK defence ministry targeted in cyberattack: govt
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Britain s Defence Ministry Hit By Cyberattack, Ex-Minister Targets China
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