Hostile states
Coverage of Hostile states in the Nexus archive.
- Hostile states behind three-quarters of attacks on Britain's critical infrastructure, cyber chief warns
NCSC CEO Richard Horne warned that nation-state adversaries are prepositioning in Britain's critical infrastructure, with hostile states responsible for three-quarters of attacks. He emphasized that future kinetic targeting will rely on intelligence gathered today.
- UK says new law will crack down on hostile states' proxies from next month
The UK announced a new law to target proxies of hostile states like Iran, set to take effect next month. The law aims to address gaps in legislation following antisemitic attacks in London, focusing on state-linked groups funding criminal activities such as surveillance and sabotage.
- UK says new law will crack down on hostile states' proxies from next month
The UK announced a new law to counter hostile states' proxies, effective next month, targeting groups like Iran. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized consequences for foreign states engaging in threatening activities through proxies.
- Keir Starmer 'increasingly concerned' about hostile states using proxies in UK amid fears Iran could be behind spate of attacks on Jewish sites
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed growing concern over hostile states using proxies in the UK, with fears that Iran may be behind recent attacks on Jewish sites. The government is reportedly monitoring potential threats from foreign actors exploiting proxy networks to carry out targeted violence.