UK must prepare for infrastructure attacks by hostile states, says Streeting

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UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting warned that hostile states could target everyday infrastructure through state-sponsored terrorism and hybrid warfare, including cyberattacks that disrupt payments or supply chains. He also called for public preparedness for natural emergencies such as flooding and wildfires as he opened a tank gun barrel factory in the West Midlands.

Warning by defence secretary comes as he opens a tank gun barrel factory in the West Midlands Business live – latest updates The defence secretary, Wes Streeting, has said Britain should prepare for the threat of “state-sponsored terrorism” by hostile powers targeting everyday infrastructure as part of a national conversation about resilience in the face of emergencies. He said on Thursday the public should consider how to respond to so-called hybrid warfare risks, such as cyber-attacks that could knock out payment systems used by businesses or cause supply chains to collapse. He also said the public should consider natural risks, such as flooding or wildfires. Continue reading...