GCHQ’s cyber chief warns that UK critical infrastructure is increasingly targeted by hostile states. According to the warning reported by multiple outlets, three-quarters of attacks on the UK’s critical infrastructure over the past year may be linked to state-backed or state-affiliated actors. The statement raises concern that key sectors and essential services face persistent cyber threats rather than isolated incidents. The reporting emphasizes the scale of attempted or successful attacks during the period and frames the threat as originating from “hostile states,” implying coordinated activity and sustained interest in undermining or disrupting infrastructure. The articles do not provide additional breakdowns of which infrastructure sectors were most affected, the specific methods used in the attacks, or any named countries or groups. Overall, the coverage presents a consistent message: UK infrastructure defenders are operating in an environment where the majority of observed attacks are assessed to have links to hostile states.