The UK Foreign Office has confirmed it was targeted by a cyberattack, prompting an urgent investigation and renewed concerns over government cyber security. Officials said the breach was detected quickly and that systems were secured, with ministers stressing they are “fairly confident” that individual or sensitive personal data has not been compromised.
According to government sources, the attack affected parts of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s IT infrastructure rather than frontline diplomatic operations. While the full scope of the intrusion is still being assessed, officials said there is no evidence at this stage of classified material being accessed.
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