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UK MPs Urged to Boost Cybersecurity Amid Foreign Threats

12/11/2025

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UK MPs were warned of foreign attempts to target them, notably from Russia and China.
The National Cyber Security Centre is collaborating with the government to counter Russia-linked phishing.
Officials should avoid commercial messaging apps for parliamentary work and use Microsoft Teams.
The NCSC urges high-risk individuals to follow security guidance and register for cyber defense services.
The Crown Prosecution Service dropped charges, citing insufficient evidence that China posed a national security threat.

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UK MPs were warned of foreign attempts to target them, notably from Russia and China.
The National Cyber Security Centre is collaborating with the government to counter Russia-linked phishing.
Officials should avoid commercial messaging apps for parliamentary work and use Microsoft Teams.
The NCSC urges high-risk individuals to follow security guidance and register for cyber defense services.
The Crown Prosecution Service dropped charges, citing insufficient evidence that China posed a national security threat.