The MI5 chief says people need to be as vigilant about covert state action as about terrorism.
In the speech at MI5's Thames House headquarters, Mr McCallum will warn the "consequences range from frustration and inconvenience, through loss of livelihood, potentially up to loss of life".
The warning comes amid growing fears that cyber-attacks by states, or by criminal groups sheltered by states like Russia, could take down critical infrastructure like water or power or healthcare leading to a loss of life., affecting appointments, and a recent attack linked to criminals in Russia took down a pipeline supplying half the fuel to America's East Coast.States are also running misinformation campaigns.
One example comes with foreign spies targeting of people over professional networking sites like LinkedIn, often associated with China.. MI5 recently launched a campaign called "Think before you Link" to raise awareness. "Given half a chance, hostile actors will short-circuit years of patient British research or investment. This is happening at scale. And it affects us all. UK jobs, UK public services, UK futures," the MI5 head will say.
"We must, over time, build the same public awareness and resilience to state threats that we have done over the years on terrorism," he will say.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
TikTok opens first pop-up venue in UK at Westfield LondonInfluencers including Kyle Thomas, Ehiz Ufuah and Poppy O’Toole will offer sessions on creating content
Læs mere »
National Express 2-for-1 offer: Travel around the UK with our terrific offerThe UK's largest coach operator is ready to welcome you back to UK travel once again and we've teamed up to offer you 2 for 1 journeys to hundreds of amazing destinations. Whether you're keen to visit friends and family, going on holiday, attending events or visiting attractions - this offer is the perfect opportunity to get back out and explore.
Læs mere »
UK to heat up this week as summer finally arrives with temperatures of 27CTemperatures could rise higher than 27C by the end of the week after some more heavy rain today and tomorrow, with the rest of July and into August set be more 'summer-like'
Læs mere »
UK Covid live: Sajid Javid makes Commons statement on 19 July reopening in EnglandLatest updates: health secretary updates MPs on roadmap decisions after minister suggests rail firms could enforce mask wearing after next Monday
Læs mere »
TikTok is going wild for this UK village that looks like ItalyOhhh, so that's where summer is
Læs mere »