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UK MI5 Chief Warns of Iranian Threats and AI-Driven Cyber Risks

Hindustan Times1h
THE BRIEF
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Britain's MI5 spy chief Ken McCallum warned that Iran is targeting military sites in the UK, citing a suspected plot against a US-run air base.

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He stated the UK is entering a 'new era of national security' due to escalating state threats from Russia, Iran, and China.

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McCallum also highlighted AI's role in 'supercharging' cybersecurity battles and the potential for AI to create novel pathogens.