MPs ‘concerned hackers could threaten UK’s nuclear capabilities’

MPs are concerned hackers could threaten UK’s nuclear capabilities, according to a new study.

In 2017, the UK was hit by a cyber-attack on the NHS and another that interfered with parliamentary emails.

And a year on, a survey of politicians has revealed that two thirds of MPs believe such threats are among the biggest cyber security risks facing the UK.

A YouGov survey of 100 MPs, published ahead of a Commons meeting on cyber security, revealed 62 per cent believe the risk to critical national infrastructure is serious.

Forty-two per cent of Tory MPs questioned said that one of the most serious threats the country faces is the potential for hackers to compromise the country’s nuclear capabilities.

Forty-Four per cent of Labour politicians said they believed democratic interference was a significant threat.

Three quarters said they were concerned that a breach of their personal email could impact cyber security of the House of Commons.

The insight, shared by global cyber security experts NCC Group, was released ahead of a meeting at the House of Commons today, which will address the cyber threats challenging UK politics and outline how MPs can help tackle this growing threat.