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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Ryan Fahey

Major Downing Street security breach after hackers target Boris Johnson's network

Downing Street has been the victim of a major security breach after powerful spyware linked to the United Arab Emirates was found on a Number 10 device, it has been claimed.

The spyware - which could have allowed the operator to carry out 24-hour surveillance of messages and calls - was found on a device on Number 10's network.

The worrying security breach of prime minister's residences took place on July 7, 2020.

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