The Prime Minister has declined to identify the malign actor behind a cyber attack on the Ministry of Defence amid speculation China carried out the hack, emphasizing a robust policy towards Beijing and other potential risk-posing states.
Grant Shapps, the Defence Secretary, will update MPs on the cyber attack, with no expectation to reveal the culprit, reflecting the Government's cautious stance on attribution.
Mr Sunak reassured the public by mentioning that the MoD had already taken steps such as taking the network offline and supporting affected personnel.
The Government's security review includes a focus on cybersecurity risks posed by state actors, highlighting the importance of safeguarding against such threats in the foreign and defense policy.
Affected service personnel will be provided with specialist advice and a data protection service to check if their information is being misused, underlining the proactive measures being taken to address the breach.
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