UK opens investigation of MoD payroll contractor after confirming attack

May 8, 2024 at 07:24AM The UK Ministry of Defence faced a cyberattack on its payroll system. While no data removal is confirmed, personal information of armed forces personnel was accessed. The system operator, SSCL, faces scrutiny. Up to 272,000 people may be affected. Concerns about Chinese involvement are raised, although formal attribution is pending. … Read more

The UK Says a Huge Payroll Data Breach by a ‘Malign Actor’ Has Exposed Details of Military Personnel

May 7, 2024 at 03:37PM A data breach exposed the names and bank details of thousands of British armed forces personnel, possibly with state involvement. The breach occurred at a payroll system holding up to 272,000 individuals’ data, prompting an investigation. Though not confirmed, Chinese hackers are suspected, sparking national security concerns and diplomatic responses. … Read more