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Thousands of PCs, phones and tablets stolen and lost by UK public sector bodies prompting fears of huge national security risk
- Over 2,000 laptops, phones, and tablets were lost by UK government departments in the past year, raising concerns about cybersecurity and data protection.
- The Ministry of Defence alone reported 103 missing laptops and 387 phones in just five months of 2025.
- Other departments affected by device losses include the Department for Work and Pensions, HM Treasury, the Bank of England, and the Home Office.
- Experts fear that stolen devices could provide entry points for hackers, despite government assurances about encryption safeguarding data.
- The government emphasizes that all suspected breaches are taken seriously and initial security risk assessments are conducted with further actions based on the assessment results.
- The Ministry of Defence and the Bank of England have stated that they take device and data security seriously and have appropriate protection measures in place.
- Cybersecurity expert Professor Alan Woodward expressed concerns about the large number of lost devices, highlighting the potential security risks and attack surface for hackers.
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