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How nation states are now the biggest cybersecurity threat

A poster showing six wanted Russian military intelligence officers is displayed before a news conference at the Department of Justice, on October 19, 2020 in Washington, DC. The Justice Department announced an indictment against six Russia GRU officers charged with engaging in a series of hacking and malware deployment operations to attack other countries' infrastructure, elections and other actions designed to further Russia's interests.
The Justice Department indicted six Russian GRU officers over actions designed to further Russia’s interests. Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

Johanna Vogt

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State-backed hackers wield immense power in reshaping cybersecurity landscapes. Delving into their tactics and impact reveals a pressing need for more robust defences to safeguard against their disruptive influence.

As a result of outdated systems and a persistent lack of investment, the UK government is highly vulnerable to state-backed cyber-attacks that “could bring the country to a standstill”. That startling claim was made in a joint House of Commons and House of Lords report issued at the end

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