Massive security breach, Secret Intelligence Service reports
Content of stolen cables remain undisclosed as government begins to point fingers.
John Norris in London Monday 1 July 2013 12.39 EDT guardian.co.uk
-- Reports have surfaced of what could possibly be the largest leak of classified information in the history of the United Kingdom. Sources for British intelligence are calling it an incalculable risk to national security; however, officials have remained tight lipped regarding the implications of the leak as to whether it came from the inside or was a result of cyber terrorism.
A source from the Guardian claims that the leak concerns a slew of classified cables ranging from war logs to police reports, as well as top-secret government operations dating as far back as 50 years. Given the excess of documents, an official release of the information to the general public is tentatively scheduled for the following week. Lack of communication from the office of the Prime Minister, and complete silence from the Intelligence Service regarding the contents of the documents has caused some concern among many MPs.
An official statement from the office of the Prime Minister earlier today promises they are currently investigating how the information was accessed and promise an official inquiry. The statement went on to say that the office will be reviewing the contents of the leak before making any further public comments. This prompted further questions by the opposition as to whether or not the current government knew the leaked documents even existed.
When questioned, the Scotland Yard denied any knowledge of stolen reports but went on to denounce the leak, fearing exposure of sealed reports could incite public violence. One officer, who wishes to remain unnamed, commented:“Whatever is in these documents is essentially snapshots of events, both tragic and mundane, and do not tell the whole story.”
Claims by Hacktivists
There have been several conflicting reports as to whether cyber ‘Hacktivist’ group Anonymous is behind the attack. Anonymous has previously claimed to have hacked and vandalised several government websites in pursuit of transparency, but there has been no word yet from their official Twitter account.
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