business

Details of UK military personnel exposed in huge payroll data breach

Font size+Author:Culture Circuit news portalSource:politics2024-05-08 00:08:42I want to comment(0)

LONDON (AP) — British officials say the names and bank details of thousands of serving British soldi

LONDON (AP) — British officials say the names and bank details of thousands of serving British soldiers, sailors and air force members have been exposed in a data breach at a payroll system.

The Ministry of Defense said Defense Secretary Grant Shapps would make a statement in the House of Commons on Tuesday afternoon “setting out the multi-point plan to support and protect personnel.”

The ministry would not comment on a Sky News report that Chinese hackers are suspected of carrying out the cyberattack.

Cabinet Minister Mel Stride told Sky that “we are not saying that at this precise moment.”

British media reported that the government will blame “hostile and malign actors” but will not name the country it believes is responsible.

The breach occurred at a third-party payroll system holding bank details of all serving armed forces personnel and some veterans. In a few cases, addresses may also have been exposed.

Related articles
  • Chad holds presidential election after years of military rule

    Chad holds presidential election after years of military rule

    2024-05-08 00:04

  • Civil Aviation backtracks over technology for medical checks on pilots, air traffic controllers

    Civil Aviation backtracks over technology for medical checks on pilots, air traffic controllers

    2024-05-08 00:00

  • Bayern Munich kick a ball around a £3,500

    Bayern Munich kick a ball around a £3,500

    2024-05-07 23:04

  • 'The wheels have come off!': Steve McManaman delivers scathing assessment of Liverpool's dismal 3

    'The wheels have come off!': Steve McManaman delivers scathing assessment of Liverpool's dismal 3

    2024-05-07 22:54

Netizen comments