Russian Lynk group leaks sensitive UK MoD files, including info on eight military bases
SecurityAffairs reports Russian cybercrime group Lynx breached UK MoD contractor Dodd Group and leaked sensitive documents tied to eight RAF and Navy bases, with claims of ~4 TB stolen. Leaked materials allegedly include visitor logs, internal emails, and security guidance, raising espionage and physical security concerns.
CORTEX Protocol Intelligence Assessment
Business Impact: Exposure of defense facility details increases operational risk and potential targeting. Technical Context: Supply‑chain compromise of contractor enabling large‑scale data exfiltration.
Strategic Intelligence Guidance
- Execute third‑party compromise assessments across defense contractors.
- Accelerate zero‑trust access for shared systems and datasets.
- Expand insider threat and physical security coordination.
- Use breach IoCs to hunt for related access in MoD networks.
Threats
Targets
Impact
Data Volume:≈4 TB (claimed)
Intelligence Source: Russian Lynk group leaks sensitive UK MoD files, including info on eight military bases | Oct 21, 2025