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Originally Posted by The BKP  While some of these possibilities may sound like the plot of a Tom Clancy thriller, there is the growing realization among defense experts and theorists that cyberspace is now an environment that must be included in strategic defensive and security planning. Adding a new dimension to the battlefield, cyberspace provides access to the heart of an adversary’s vital communications networks, governmental agencies and critical infrastructure; such as electrical grids and water systems. |
Yes, cyber attacks mounted by China and Russia has been in the British news this week. The British government has just published its first annual risk register which highlights the dangers posed to Britain's security from other countries as well as terrorist groups, natural disasters and major accidents.
It shows that the UK is subject to high levels of covert non-military activity by foreign intelligence organisations attacking government and private business computers.
IT systems in government departments and various organisations, including elements of the national infrastructure, have been and continue to be attacked to obtain the sensitive information they hold. It says that some of these attacks are well planned and well executed.
In the past, British security services chiefs have said that Whitehall computer systems were under regular attack from Chinese and Russian operatives.
The director-general of MI5, has sent a letter to 300 chief executives and security chiefs at banks, accountants and legal firms warning them they are under attack from 'Chinese state organisations'.
Other countries - notably Russia - are thought to be using similar techniques.
Cyber attacks from China and Russia threaten to bring Britain to a grinding halt, Cabinet report warns| News | This is London