China accused of hacking Ministry of Defence
by UK Defence Journal
UK Defence Journal— This breach includes sensitive information such as names, bank details, and potentially personal addresses of service personnel. The post China accused of hacking Ministry of Defence first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
The Independent—UK’s Ministry of Defence ‘hacked by China’. The names and bank details of MoD employees were revealed in the Chinese cyberattack, according to reports
Drudge Report—China hacked Ministry of Defence, Sky News learns. The Chinese state has hacked the Ministry of Defence, Sky News understands. MPs will be told today of a massive data breach involving the MoD, targeting service personnel. The government will not name the country involved, but Sky News understands this to be China. The Chinese state is to be accused of two or three attempts at hacking MoD employees - including personnel. The cyberattack was on a payroll system with current service personnel and some veterans. It is largely names and bank details...
Engadget—The UK's Ministry of Defence was hacked, and the country is reportedly blaming China. China is accused of hacking the payroll system for the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence. The BBC and Sky News report that the severe data breach exposed the personal information of active military personnel and veterans. The information mainly consists of full names and bank details, but in some cases, it might also include personal addresses. Affected individuals are being notified, and Defence Secretary Grant Shapps should provide MPs with a more detailed update today. He is anticipated to...