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China Accessed Classified UK Government Systems for a Decade, Officials Reveal

Cyber espionage campaign reportedly targeted sensitive defense and policy data.

17 October 2025 · 06:35 UTC

British security officials have confirmed that hackers linked to China infiltrated classified U.K. government systems for nearly ten years.

The breach, which is now under investigation, is believed to have compromised sensitive information related to defense and foreign policy.

Authorities say the exposure underscores the growing threat of state-backed cyber espionage and the urgent need to strengthen national cybersecurity defenses.