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Technology · 22 April 2026

UK warned over large hack attacks

UK warned over large hack attacks

Daily life and business services could face major disruption if cyber attacks hit during a conflict and systems stop working. Richard Horne, head of the National Cyber Security Centre, said the UK could face widespread hacktivist attacks similar to ransomware incidents. He said nation states such as China, Iran and Russia are behind many of the most serious cases.

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