Ministers must be honest about Russian threat to UK, says former Foreign Office head

A former national security adviser has urged ministers to strengthen protections against cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure, warning that Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics pose an escalating threat. The call comes amid growing concerns that such assaults could soon have deadly consequences, demanding greater transparency from the government about the risks. With tensions high, the latest warning highlights the need for urgent measures to safeguard banking, energy, and water systems from potential disruption. The comments reflect broader unease over the evolving nature of cyber threats in the current geopolitical climate.

Peter Ricketts calls for more resilience in protecting banking, energy and water systems from cyber-assaultsMinisters need to be honest with the British public about the immediate threat posed by Russia, which could soon lead to lives being lost, a former national security adviser has said.Peter Ricketts, who advised David Cameron when he was prime minister, became the latest figure to warn about the scale of the threat posed by “hybrid attacks” from Vladimir Putin’s forces. Continue reading...