"Threat of Cyber Attacks to National Security Compared to That of Chemical Weapons"

According to the UK government's latest National Risk Register (NRR) report for 2023, the risk of cyberattacks is now considered to be more severe than that posed by small-scale chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) attacks, such as the Salisbury poisoning. The NRR report assigns severity scores to various scenarios that could significantly impact the national safety and security of the UK. Cyberattacks on infrastructure were given a 3 out of 5 impact rating, or 'moderate,' alongside risks such as climate change-induced severe storms and terrorist attacks on transportation. In comparison, small-scale CBRN attacks were rated a 2 or 'limited.' In the 2020 NRR, cyberattacks were classified as a 'minor' risk that would disrupt critical services for less than 12 hours and cause tens of millions of pounds in damage. This article continues to discuss the UK government raising the threat level posed by cyberattacks.

ITPro reports "Threat of Cyber Attacks to National Security Compared to That of Chemical Weapons"