According to Sky News, Chinese hackers launched a cyberattack on the UK Ministry of Defense on May 6, which led to a massive data breach. The British government has refrained from making direct accusations, but Sky News claims that China is behind the attack. It is indicated that the attack targeted the payroll system of military personnel and some veterans, which resulted in the disclosure of names and bank details.

The system, which belongs to a contractor and is not connected to the main computer systems of the ministry, was disabled. The UK Ministry of Defense has already begun an investigation into the incident and promises to provide advice and support to those affected. The ministry's efforts are aimed at determining the extent of the hack and taking the necessary response measures.

This incident may raise concerns among other countries with difficult relations with China about the security of sharing confidential information with the UK. At the same time, the German Interior Ministry on May 3 said it had evidence of russian involvement in cyberattacks on officials of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democratic Party, and Poland also reported attacks on its country by a hacker group controlled by russia.