China has “hacked” the UK Ministry of Defence, according to reports.
MPs will be told of the data breach on Tuesday, as an investigation continues into the cyber attack – which saw two or three attempts at hacking departmental employees.
The government will not name the country involved, but sources suggest that it was carried out by China, Sky News reports.
Bank details and names of employees on the payroll were reportedly exposed – uncluding veterans, officials and current service personnel. However it is not believed to have an impact on salaries being paid.
More to follow…
