According to Chancellor George Osborne, so-called Islamic State operatives are trying to develop the ability to carry out cyber-attacks on key UK infrastructure with a bid to actually kill people.
Targets such as air traffic control towers, hospitals, schools, energy/water plants and rail links are all at risk.
As a result, the Chancellor announced he is set to double UK funding to fight cyber-crime to £1.9 billion over five years.
The speech was given in response to the Paris attacks last Friday where 129 people were killed in bars, restaurants, a concert hall and at a stadium across Paris. For the full article click here
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