UK Startups at Risk of Asset Theft by State Actors

UK startups are increasingly vulnerable to state actors attempting to steal their assets. An example of this occurred when a Scottish renewable manufacturer, specializing in wave power, was visited by a delegation led by a senior Chinese official. Shortly after the visit, their laptops were stolen, and pictures later emerged showing a Chinese firm 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 new campaign called Secure Innovation, emphasizing the importance of both cyber and physical security.