Russian Hackers Allegedly Steal UK Military Data in Ransomware Attack

Russian Hackers Allegedly Steal UK Military Data in Ransomware Attack
Above: The entrance of RAF Lakenheath, England, in May 2024. Image copyright: Mark Kerrison/Contributor/In Pictures/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-government narrative

The security breach occurred through a third-party contractor's systems rather than direct military networks, with investigations ongoing and limited data confirmed stolen. Both the contractor and Ministry of Defence took immediate containment steps and engaged specialist forensic firms to assess the incident's scope and secure compromised systems.

Government-critical narrative

This is yet another embarrassing example of data mismanagement by the British state. Time and time again, the establishment prove they are unable to safety secure the private data they mandate employees and the public to provide. Digital IDs should be the last thing on the government's mind while it is unable to protect even the most basic private information from adversaries.

Metaculus Prediction


The Controversies



Articles on this story



© 2025 Improve the News Foundation. All rights reserved.Version 6.17.0

© 2025 Improve the News Foundation.

All rights reserved.

Version 6.17.0