🟠 High | Source: The Register — Security
A cyber vulnerability assessment of Royal Navy drone systems has reportedly uncovered evidence that the devices were transmitting data to China. The finding raises serious concerns about supply chain integrity and the use of Chinese-manufactured components in sensitive military hardware. If confirmed, this represents a significant national security issue with implications for defence procurement and IoT security practices across both public and private sectors.
Security Architect’s Take: Audit all IoT and drone assets in your environment for unexpected outbound data flows, particularly to foreign IP ranges — implement strict egress filtering and network segmentation for connected devices. Review your procurement and supply chain vetting processes to ensure hardware components, especially in OT/IoT devices, are assessed for embedded firmware or telemetry risks before deployment.
Original advisory: Cyber vulnerability sweep picks up Royal Navy drones sending data to China