The director of MI5, Ken McCallum, warned that the next large-scale attack, comparable to the September 11, 2001 attacks, may be being planned in areas where security agencies are not concentrating their attention. The official made these statements as part of a broader warning about the need for preparation against emerging threats.
McCallum emphasized that British security agencies need to be prepared for current and future challenges. He highlighted that the nature of threats is constantly evolving and that it is essential to remain vigilant against forms of attack that have not yet been imagined.
The MI5 chief specifically referred to the fact that "the next strategic shock, by definition, will not look like the previous one," suggesting that lessons learned from past attacks may not be sufficient to prevent future threats. This statement reflects the concern that intelligence services may be focused on already known threats, while new forms of attack develop without the necessary attention.
