UK defence chiefs deploy 'hunt forces' abroad to block enemy hackers crippling Britain's military systems

Britain's top defence chiefs have deployed "hunt forces" abroad to block enemy hackers from crippling the UK's military systems.Soldiers, sailors and aviators have been sent to carry out missions across Asia and Europe to stop cyber-operations in their tracks before they turn into a full-blown offensive.Major General Mike Fayers, the commander of the Defence Cyber and Electromagnetic Force (DCEMF), told The Times the Ministry of Defence was being forced to respond to cyber weaknesses due to the rising power of AI.He warned: "Our adversaries are very cunning. This is not just an MoD issue, this is a whole-of-UK challenge." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Such operations often require approval from the Defence Secretary, Wes Streeting,...

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