British troops are being sent abroad to disrupt cyber attacks.
Maj Gen Mike Fayers, the commander of the Defence Cyber and Electromagnetic Force, said soldiers were being deployed to stop the attacks in their infancy before they caused widespread disruption.
He said the troops are referred to as a "hunt force" and their highly sensitive missions often require approval from Wes Streeting, the Defence Secretary.
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