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. |
Premier League referee to wear camera to offer insight into demands of being a match officialPakistan witnesses at least 77 attacks resulting 70 fatalities in April: reportA truck driver is accused of killing a Utah police officer by driving into himAre you having enough sex? Our intimacy coach reveals eight ways to have moreTrump says Biden is running a 'Gestapo' administrationGermany recalls its ambassador in Russia for a week in protest over a hacker attackHeartbroken Zoe Ball pays tribute to late partner Billy Yates seven years since his passing1 dead in Atlanta area apartment fire that forced residents to jump from balconiesZibanejad has 2 goals and 1 assist, Panarin scores as Rangers beat Hurricanes 4Padres place Musgrove on injured list with elbow inflammation