Cyber risk facing UK being ‘widely underestimated’, security chief warns

The transcript discusses the security threats posed by Russian and Chinese actors, highlighting China's sophisticated cyber activities and ambitions. It emphasizes the potential risks to UK data due to global interconnectivity and the threat of data theft across all sectors of UK society. Despite these challenges, the severity of the risks is believed to be underestimated.

What recent actions have been reported regarding Chinese state-affiliated actors?

How do the authorities assess the threat to UK data?

What sectors of UK society are under threat of data theft?

What challenges are illustrated by the examples mentioned in the text?

Why is the severity of the risk facing the UK believed to be underestimated?