UK spy chief says West between peace and war, as Russia ramps up cyberattacks
The UK intelligence chief has warned that the West is in a precarious position between peace and war due to increasing cyberattacks from Russia. This warning coincided with a new defense pact between the UK and Poland aimed at enhancing military and cyber cooperation. The GCHQ director emphasized the urgent need for improved cybersecurity measures to counter the growing threat from adversaries.
- ▪Russia has been ramping up cyberattacks on the UK and its allies.
- ▪The UK and Poland have agreed to deepen their military and cyber cooperation.
- ▪GCHQ's director warned that artificial intelligence is being weaponized in ways that fall just short of traditional warfare.
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UK spy chief says West between peace and war, as Russia ramps up cyberattacksTopic:Security IntelligenceThu 28 May 2026 at 2:00amThu 28 May 2026 at 2:00amThu 28 May 2026 at 2:00amRussia has been ramping up cyberattacks on the UK and its allies. (Reuters: Ramil Sitdikov)In short:The head of UK intelligence agency GCHQ is warning that Moscow and other adversaries could use artificial intelligence and other emerging technology to conduct "hybrid warfare" against western allies.The warning came as the UK and Poland agreed to deepen their military and cyber cooperation.
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