UK Intelligence and Special Forces

The Afghan data breach has exposed the names and details of MI6 officers and members of the Special Air Service (SAS) and Special Boat Service (SBS). This leak is considered one of the worst in UK government history, potentially endangering the lives of those involved in covert operations. The greatest risk is to Afghans still in Afghanistan, with around 100 British operatives also affected. The breach was discovered in August 2023, providing nearly two years to implement protective measures.

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07dr898e3po

TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/uk-ministry-of-defence

"id": "uk-557071825",
"linkid": "uk-ministry-of-defence",
"type": "Breach",
"date": "7/2025",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization's existence"

{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Intelligence',
                        'location': 'United Kingdom',
                        'name': 'MI6',
                        'type': 'Government Agency'},
                       {'industry': 'Defense',
                        'location': 'United Kingdom',
                        'name': 'SAS',
                        'type': 'Military Unit'},
                       {'industry': 'Defense',
                        'location': 'United Kingdom',
                        'name': 'SBS',
                        'type': 'Military Unit'}],
 'data_breach': {'personally_identifiable_information': 'Yes',
                 'sensitivity_of_data': 'High',
                 'type_of_data_compromised': ['Names', 'Details']},
 'date_detected': 'August 2023',
 'description': 'A significant data breach involving the names and details of '
                'MI6 officers and members of the Special Air Service (SAS) and '
                'Special Boat Service (SBS) has been discovered. The breach '
                'includes potentially vulnerable Afghans and British '
                'operatives.',
 'impact': {'data_compromised': ['Names and details of MI6 officers',
                                 'Names of SAS and SBS members',
                                 'Names and details of potentially vulnerable '
                                 'Afghans']},
 'references': [{'source': 'BBC News'}],
 'title': 'Afghan Data Breach Involving MI6 and SAS',
 'type': 'Data Breach'}