UK Armed Forces Data Exposed In Suspected Chinese Cyberattack: Report
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A third-party payroll system has been hacked, potentially compromising the bank details of all serving armed forces personnel and some veterans.
In a concerning development, the UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been targeted by a large-scale data breach, according to Sky News reports. Sensitive information belonging to service personnel and veterans is believed to be compromised, potentially including names and bank details.
Sky News, citing investigative sources, reports that China is suspected to be behind the cyberattack. The targeted system, separate from the MoD's main computer network, has been shut down for investigation and review.
The MoD has yet to confirm the source of the attack or the extent of the breach. However, this incident raises serious concerns about the security of personnel data and the potential consequences for those affected.
