The Times: UK is No 1 target for Russian cyberattacks

The UK has seen a significant hike in the number of Russian cyberattacks since the start of the year, according to government sources, Report informs via The Times.

“It’s been really evident from Russia’s recent propaganda that we’re target No 1,” a UK official told The Times.

UK spy chiefs confirmed that Russia's objective is to create "mayhem on British" and European streets – targeting key infrastructure and attempting to cause havoc with the economy.

Last year, Minister Pat McFadden, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, warned Britain and its allies "not to underestimate" the threat posed by Russia in its "hidden war".