Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Phones of UK Leaders Hacked in Alleged China Spy Operation
Some important people in the UK, like the current prime minister Rishi Sunak and aides of the former prime minister Boris Johnson, had their phones hacked.
A report says that Chinese spies might be behind this hacking.
The Chinese embassy said that China is against hacking and that they are actually victims of cyber attacks.
They also said that there is no proof that China did this and that cybersecurity issues should not be used for politics.
Phones of Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson aides were allegedly hacked by Chinese operatives.
The Chinese embassy denied involvement and called for evidence.
China claims to be a victim of cyber espionage and opposes politicizing cybersecurity.
The embassy stated that China combats malign cyber activities in accordance with the law.
The report highlights a significant cybersecurity incident involving high-profile UK figures.
- Who
- Rishi Sunak and aides of Boris Johnson
- What
- Alleged hacking of phones by Chinese operatives
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- Alleged espionage by Chinese hackers
- Affected Individuals
- Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson aides
- Alleged Hacker
- China
- Chinese Embassy Response
- Denied involvement, called for evidence
- Chinese Stance
- Claims to be a victim of cyber espionage
- Chinese Position on Cybersecurity
- Opposes politicization of cybersecurity issues