In response to the cyberattack, which China has denied, Mr. Shapps informed the parliament that SSCL (Shared Services Connected Ltd.) is the contractor and that their work is being examined throughout the government.
Although the cabinet minister originally refrained from naming the payroll provider, she did inform members of parliament that there is evidence of “potential failings” that “may have made it easier for the malign actor” to obtain the bank account information of veterans and service members.
Shadow defense secretary for Labour, John Healey, responded by stating that the government had “very serious issues to answer” and asserting that “Shared Services Connected Ltd has the logic.
