MoD Contractor Hacked by China: Reporting Delay Revealed
Friday, 10 May 2024, 15:00
Details of the Data Breach
Shared Services Connected Ltd (SSCL) was the target of a Chinese hack that accessed Ministry of Defence staff data.
Reporting Delay
The breach, discovered in February, was not reported until recently, raising questions about cybersecurity protocols.
State Involvement Suspected: Defence secretary Grant Shapps raised concerns about potential state involvement in the hacking incident.
- Delay in breach reporting raises security concerns
- Potential state involvement increases severity of the breach
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