UK’s Defence Academy hit by damaging cyberattack, ex officer reveals

Sky News reported that no sensitive information was stored on the academy’s network. — AFP Relaxnews

A cyberattack on the UK’s Defence Academy – possibly by Russia or China – caused “significant” damage, a retired high-ranking officer has revealed.

Air Marshal Edward Stringer, who left the armed forces in August, told Sky News the attack which was discovered in March 2021 meant the Defence Academy was forced to rebuild its network.