The UK government has reported the loss of over 2,000 laptops, phones, and tablets in the last two years, valued at over £1 million. The devices span 18 departments, including the Ministry of Defence and the Bank of England, leading to significant cybersecurity risks. Experts emphasize the dangers posed by missing devices, warning that hackers could exploit them to access sensitive governmental information, particularly in departments that handle national security. Despite assurances of encryption for lost devices, the potential threats remain concerning to security analysts.
"Sophisticated hackers can break into such devices, potentially opening a 'back door' to government departments. This creates a huge national security risk."
"We take the security of government devices extremely seriously, which is why items such as laptops and mobile phones are always encrypted so any loss does not compromise security."
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