QinetiQ controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2013
Alleged cyber intrusion into North American operations
Media reports alleged that Chinese hackers had compromised sensitive defence research connected with QinetiQ’s North American business during 2007–2010. QinetiQ said the incidents were disclosed to responsible government agencies and resolved to their satisfaction.
2007
Privatization and management incentive controversy
The National Audit Office criticized the QinetiQ privatization process and said taxpayers might have received tens of millions of pounds more. It also criticized the management incentive scheme, reporting exceptionally large returns for senior managers relative to their investment.