Signal: cybersecurity among leading concerns of UK defence companies

The Russia-aligned LockBit ransomware group reportedly hacked UK security firm Zaun, stealing sensitive information about Ministry of Defence operations, including a nuclear base and a chemical weapons lab. The data breach has triggered concerns about cybersecurity in the UK defence sector. In response, the government has launched a ‘Reducing Cyber Risk Across Defence’ competition that offers up to £880k ($1m) in funding for five proposals to enhance digital security within the defence sector.