UK military unprepared for risk of cyber attack

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British forces are reliant on IT, but lack adequate defences in case of cyber attack, MPs warn

The British military could be exposed to cyber attack and a complacent government has failed to take preventative action to protect it. The failings could leave forces dangerously exposed in the ev...

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