The British intelligence agency mishandled thousands of storage devices, resulting in potential security risks and legal consequences.

British intelligence agency misplaced 'thousands' of storage devices, years later still can't say how many https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/10/30/british-intelligence-agency-misplaced-thousands-of-storage-devices-years-later-still-cant-say-how-many/5306605 Other agency errors included an unchecked software bug that led to Terrorism Act detentions

#British intelligence agency misplaced 'thousands' of storage devices, years later still can't say how many https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/10/30/british-intelligence-agency-misplaced-thousands-of-storage-devices-years-later-still-cant-say-how-many/5306605

🙈 British intelligence agency misplaced 'thousands' of storage devices, years later still can't say how many ｢ The agency identified and reported the flaw in the software, which it used for "target discovery work," and although it only affected a small number of individuals, the errors led to five port stops made under the Terrorism Act and caused "serious prejudice" to the victims ｣ https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/10/30/british-intelligence-agency-misplaced-thousands-of-storage-devices-years-later-still-cant-say-how-many/5306605 #gchq #uk #espionage #cybersecurity