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UK critical infrastructure faces rising cyber risks, report for government warns

( December 24, 2025, 11:36 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Operational technology used in the UK’s critical infrastructure faces growing cyber risks due to aging systems, increased connectivity and a shortage of specialist skills, a government-commissioned report has found. The report warned that weaknesses in industrial control systems could be exploited by hostile states or criminal groups. It called for stronger oversight and improved information sharing. The research comes weeks after the UK government presented a draft cybersecurity reform bill to strengthen cyber resilience across critical sectors.Statement follows. Research report attached....

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