“The continued development of the Royal Household’s cyber defence and surveillance will be a major focus in 2024-25,” the plan states.
The potential risks of cybersecurity failure outlined in the report are: “Poor technical governance and maintenance could lead to the Crown’s systems and data being breached, disrupted or corrupted, resulting in business interruption, loss of sensitive data, reputational damage, financial loss and fines.”
The previous cyberattack against the royal family’s official website in October 2023 was said to have been a denial of service attack that flooded the website with a huge amount of traffic. No palace systems or content were accessed.
“Recovered materials”
Several online threats relating to the Royal Family were reported last year.
In March 2024, The Telegraph reported that Whitehall sources were concerned that hostile countries could be spreading disinformation about Prince Charles, who has yet to reveal his cancer diagnosis.
The Sovereign Grant report’s sustainability section also includes digital devices, saying the palace is now auditing emissions from these devices, as well as household waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
“Our e-waste efforts are ongoing with the aim of recycling all unwanted equipment and recovering materials,” the company said.
