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Technology is driving an increase in attacks and threats to the UK, senior officials say
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emma Burrows, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 9, 2026
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Technology and online platforms are increasingly being used to threaten the United Kingdom, including by hostile countries, extremists and far-right groups, senior British police officials said Thursday. There is a “continual battle” against threats online, said Vicki Evans, a senior national coo...
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Key points There is a “continual battle” against threats online, said Vicki Evans, a senior national coo... Technology and online platforms are increasingly being used to threaten the United Kingdom, including by hostile countries, extremists and far-right groups, senior British police officials said Thursday.
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What is this story about? Technology and online platforms are increasingly being used to threaten the United Kingdom, including by hostile countries, extremists and far-right groups, senior British police officials said Thursday. There is a “continual battle” against threats online, said Vicki Evans, a senior national coo...
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