Foreign Office hacked in 'hushed-up breach' linked to Chinese state

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Foreign Office hacked in 'hushed-up breach' linked to Chinese state

Thetimes • December 19, 2025

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An official attribution to the hacking group is not expected for some time. Hackers are understood to have gained unauthorised access to Foreign ...

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Chinese Hackers Breach Foreign Office, Stealing Confidential Data Chinese hackers have reportedly accessed thousands of confidential documents from the Foreign Office in a significant cyber breach. This incident has raised alarms regarding the security of sensitive governmental information, with implications for MPs and other officials. 3 sources 33

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