UK Investigates MoD Contractor After Cyberattack Exposes Military Payroll Data

The breach, linked to potential state actors, accessed personal details of up to 272,000 defense personnel, raising concerns over national security and data protection.

Government confirms cyberattack on MoD's payroll system managed by SSCL, exposing names, financial data, and addresses.
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announces comprehensive reviews of SSCL's contracts across government sectors.
Initial attributions suggest China's involvement, though the UK government remains cautious about formal accusations.
Affected systems were immediately taken offline; no evidence current data was extracted, minimizing immediate financial risks.
The incident underscores ongoing global cybersecurity challenges and the need for robust protections in sensitive sectors.