State actors targeting UK startups

UK startups face an increasing risk of state actors attempting to steal their assets. An example is given of a Scottish renewable manufacturer that experienced a visit from a high-ranking Chinese official, followed by the theft of their laptops. Subsequently, pictures emerged showing a Chinese company producing a virtually identical product. To address this growing threat, the National Protective Security Authority and the National Cyber Security Center in the UK have launched a campaign called Secure Innovation, emphasizing the importance of both cyber and physical security.