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UK Data Watchdog Defends Afghan Leak Inaction Citing Security Constraints

The UK’s data protection regulator has declined to investigate a Ministry of Defence leak that exposed details of Afghans seeking relocation. Information Commissioner John Edwards cited classified material constraints and MoD’s adequate response as key factors in the decision.

Regulator Cites Security Constraints in Decision

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has defended its choice not to investigate a significant data breach at the Ministry of Defence that compromised the safety of thousands of Afghans linked to British forces. According to reports, the accidental leak occurred in February 2022 and potentially exposed over 33,000 individuals to Taliban reprisals.

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JLR Cyber Attack Could Be UK’s Most Expensive Hack, Analysts Warn

The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover that began in late August could become the most expensive hack in UK history, according to new analysis. Researchers estimate the total damage could reach £1.9bn, affecting both the automaker and thousands of supply chain partners. The incident forced global production halts and continues to disrupt dealer operations.

Massive Financial Impact Estimated

The cyber attack targeting Jaguar Land Rover could become the costliest hack in UK history, according to analysis from cybersecurity researchers. The incident, which began in late August, reportedly caused widespread IT shutdowns and halted global manufacturing operations, including at major UK plants in Solihull, Halewood, and Wolverhampton.

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Beijing Alleges US Cyber Espionage Targeting Critical Time Infrastructure

Chinese intelligence authorities claim to have uncovered evidence of extensive NSA cyber operations targeting the country’s time synchronization systems. The alleged attacks reportedly threatened communications, financial networks, and power grids according to security reports.

Cyber Espionage Allegations Escalate US-China Tensions

China’s Ministry of State Security has publicly accused United States intelligence agencies of conducting sophisticated cyberattacks against the country’s critical time synchronization infrastructure, according to reports published through official channels. The allegations, detailed in a Sunday social media post, claim the National Security Agency targeted systems that support China‘s communications, financial, and transportation networks.