Putin Threat: UK On Red Alert For Cyber Attack From Russia As Security Measures Beefed-Up

LONDON, England -Britain is on red alert for Russian cyber attacks and disinformation campaigns. Key public services, banks and other big businesses have all bolstered their cyber defenses to combat the increased threat from Moscow.

British Home Secretary Priti Patel yesterday hinted at potential tit-for-tat strikes against Russia if they attack first. She said: “As we monitor developments, we will be especially mindful of the potential for cyber attacks and disinformation emanating from Russia. “Be in no doubt there is work ongoing across Government 24/7 to maximise our resilience to any such attacks, which would be met with a suitably robust response.”

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The National Cyber Force, a partnership between GCHQ, MI6 and the Ministry of Defence, is in the front line of the high-tech, electronic war.

Assisted by specialists from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, the NCF is tasked with “operating in and through cyberspace to counter threats, disrupting and contesting those who would do harm to the UK and its allies,” says the Government.

The force, set up in 2020 and based in Lancashire, uses “cutting edge espionage” and other techniques, to counter and neutralise cyber threats.

A new National Cyber Strategy was launched last December, as the Ukraine crisis loomed, and aimed to strengthen Britain’s “offensive and defensive capabilities.”

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