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Reports suggest that China is suspected of hacking into the UK Ministry of Defence's payroll system, resulting in the personal data leak of some military personnel, including names, banking details, and addresses. UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed the breach and stated that the affected system, which operates separately from the main defense network, has been taken offline, and investigations are underway. Shapps emphasized that measures are in place to support and protect UK citizens, and the Prime Minister's office is conducting a comprehensive investigation with expert assistance. While not disclosing specific details or attributing the breach to any country, Shapps mentioned the possibility of state involvement. #Cybersecurity #UKDefenceBreach #China