Former UK Defence Secretary warns of Russian cyberattack threat

Sir Grant Shapps, a former UK Defence Secretary, has warned that Russia does not need to invade Britain to cause significant disruption, according to express.co.uk and aol.co.uk. He highlighted the risk of attacks that could make it seem like an ordinary Monday morning when essential services suddenly stop working.

Shapps emphasized that threats to Britain's electricity supplies, hospitals, banking systems, water networks, and communications should be considered alongside military defense discussions. He questioned whether enough attention is given to protecting critical infrastructure compared to traditional military assets like missiles and troops.

General Sir Roly Walker, head of the British Army, also warned soldiers that the country will need them to fight in a war amid what he described as 'extreme jeopardy' globally. He mentioned that political leaders would soon have frank conversations with citizens about preparedness.

Shapps described the current security environment as a 'pre-war world' not solely defined by conventional warfare such as tanks crossing borders but also by hybrid threats targeting vital systems. He called for broader consideration of these risks as part of national defense planning.