Overview

• 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.