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The UK faces a constant barrage of cyber attacks, with thousands of incidents detected daily. Many are from organised criminal groups, but a significant number are state-sponsored, aiming to disrupt critical infrastructure or steal sensitive data. This high threat level makes the vulnerabilities in police and fire services particularly concerning, as the story reveals.
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