Britain is ready to attack the Russian computer network, the media are writing
MOSCOW, April 15 — RIA Novosti. British security forces are ready to attack the Russian computer network in response to possible aggressive actions in cyberspace, the newspaper the Sunday Times, citing sources in the security agencies of the country.
In developing responses participating Agency Cyberathlete — GCHQ and the Ministry of defence.
“Cyberexperts has “taken positions” in computer networks in Russia”, — writes the edition.
According to the newspaper, London, as well as cyber attacks on key infrastructure objects of the country, in particular, institutions of the health system.
In addition, according to sources, British intelligence believes that Russia can spread in the network “dirt” on members of the British Cabinet Ministers, parliamentarians and other dignitaries. Warning intelligence received personally by the Prime Minister Theresa may.
In March, the newspaper, citing a source in the government reported that the national cybersecurity center of Britain urged the heads of major energy companies of the country to strengthen security measures due to fears of cyber attacks from Russia after the incident with the poisoning of ex-GRU Colonel Sergei Skripal and his daughter Julia.
The fourth of March found them unconscious in the city centre of Salisbury. The British authorities allege that the incident involved Moscow. Russia is categorically denied.