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GCHQ Chief Warns of Escalating Cyber and Physical Threats from Russia and China

Anne Keast-Butler highlights Kremlin's coordination with cyber gangs and Beijing's growing cyber capabilities as major risks to the West.

  • Russia is increasingly directing hacker groups to target Western infrastructure, according to GCHQ.
  • China's cyber activities are seen as an 'epoch-defining challenge' by British intelligence.
  • GCHQ is prioritizing resources to counter the cyber threats posed by both nations.
  • Recent cyber attacks attributed to Russia include ransomware incidents affecting major UK businesses.
  • China is accused of compromising critical infrastructure and attempting to reshape global technology standards.
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