As a result of the cyberattack, China could gain access to the data of millions of UK voters

Chinese cyberattacks threaten the security of British democracy after voter data was hacked, as Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden informs MPs about the cyber threat from China. This is reported by The Guardian, according to UNN.

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The personal data of millions of voters may be exposed as a result of China's attack on the democratic process in the UK; in particular, 43 people, including members of the UK Parliament, have been targeted by Chinese-backed cyberattacks, the Guardian reports, citing a statement by Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden.

So far, there has been no official statement from Downing Street. Ministers will provide all the details during the day, and Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden is expected to tell Parliament that Beijing is behind this wave of cyberattacks.

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Tory MPs are expected to urge Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron to take a tougher stance on China at the meeting. The focus is on concerns about national security and growing dependence on Chinese technology.

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