400% Increase in MoD Data Breaches Sparks Fears of Cyber Threats from Russia and China

Ministers also disclosed that the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is currently investigating three personal data incidents at the MoD. Both the Conservative and Labour parties have prioritized national security in their election campaigns amid global instability and threats from Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran.

Recent warnings suggest the upcoming UK general election could be targeted by cyber attacks and AI deep fakes from hostile states. Many breaches involve unauthorized disclosures by MoD staff, exacerbating concerns about security in a department recently hit by a suspected Chinese cyber attack.

Labour criticized the Conservative government for its “lax approach to cyber security,” promising that a Keir Starmer administration would prioritize the UK’s security. However, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak countered by questioning Labour’s national security stance, highlighting Starmer’s past support for Jeremy Corbyn as a potential risk.

Earlier this month, it was revealed that the MoD’s payroll system, managed by contractor SSCL, suffered a major hack attributed to China

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