News · 19 December 2025
UK Foreign Office confirms cyber attack occurred last year
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British Trade Minister Chris Bryant confirmed the UK government was hacked in October, partially verifying reports from The Sun newspaper about a cyber attack on Foreign Office systems. The Sun claimed Chinese cyber gang Storm 1849 accessed potentially tens of thousands of visa details, though Bryant refused to confirm Chinese involvement and described some reporting as speculative. Bryant assured the public there is low risk of individual harm, stating the government is managing the investigation effectively.
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