Former GCHQ intern risked national security after taking home top secret data
Briefly

Hassaan Arshad, a former GCHQ intern, admitted to illegally transferring sensitive data from a secure computer to his personal device, raising alarms about national security vulnerabilities. This incident emphasizes the risks associated with mobile phones in high-security environments and showcases the need for stricter access controls to prevent unauthorized data access. Cybersecurity experts stress that most significant breaches may result from internal mistakes rather than external attacks, prompting organizations to implement stronger safeguards against potential insider threats.
The GCHQ case underscores how easily sensitive data can fall into the wrong hands due to internal errors, inadequate controls, or unnoticed insider threats.
It is concerning that personal devices were not banned in high-security areas, highlighting the need for robust Mobile Device Management measures to mitigate risks.
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