Written question asked by Earl of Northesk (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 April 2001. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Monday, 9 April 2001.

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Bassam of Brighton, Lord

Question

Whether estimates are correct that approximately 100,000 attempts to hack in to government websites are made daily, 30 per cent of which are classified as "serious". [HL 1569].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1569; 624 c135WA

Session

2000-01

Subjects

Government departments Internet Hacking