UK cyber chief flags Russia, Iran, China as top threat
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- Russia is named by the UK cyber chief as a top source of serious cyberattacks on Britain.
- Iran is now listed with Russia and China as a leading state‑backed cyber threat after its Hormuz Strait closure.
- China is highlighted as a major cyber adversary, aligning with its expanding economic influence in the UK EV market.
- UK intelligence says 100 nations have spyware that can hack Britain, showing the scale of the vulnerability.
- Politico warns the UK must brace for a rise in state‑backed cyberattacks.
Why it matters: The UK government will have to increase its cyber‑defence budget by billions, boosting domestic security firms, while critical infrastructure faces heightened disruption risk and potential data loss.
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