UK proposes 14-year prison sentences for undersea cable saboteurs amid Russian trawler threats

Tom's Hardware 2026-10-23

Summary:

The UK government has outlined plans for new powers and criminal offenses to help protect undersea cables in UK waters amid fears of Russian interference.

Link:

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/uk-proposes-14-year-prison-sentences-for-undersea-cable-saboteurs-amid-russian-trawler-threats-government-responds-to-growing-threats-with-new-criminal-offences-and-emergency-powers-to-shut-down-services

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Cybersecurity by kevin ยป Tom's Hardware

Tags:

industry

Authors:

Ben Stockton

Date tagged:

10/23/2026, 09:40

Date published:

10/23/2026, 07:45