https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7018895/Former-MI6-chief-Sir-Richard-Dearlove-says-Huawei-disrupt-national-security.html
Former MI6 boss Sir Richard Dearlove has warned Chinese telecoms giant Huawei could ‘disrupt national security’ in a crisis if it was allowed to help build new, high-speed internet infrastructure.
The ex spy chief also warned against taking mobile phones to China over fears they could be hacked.
In an interview with The Mail on Sunday, Sir Richard – who worked at MI6 for 38 years – has slammed the Government’s decision to allow Huawei to take part in the construction of Britain’s new ultra-fast 5G internet network.
In extreme scenarios, he suggested, Huawei’s involvement in building the network, which will allow consumers to download films on their phones in seconds and enable the development of sophisticated technologies like self-driving cars and artificial intelligence, could lead to security risks.
‘[It could mean] you lose control of your robots as it were, maybe, to a foreign power,’ he said. ‘In a crisis, they might be able to disrupt our national security communications.’
It emerged last month that Theresa May was prepared to allow Huawei to supply non-core technology for 5G, which could include antennae and other network components. The news emerged through a highly controversial leak that led to the sacking of Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson.