Keir Starmer's Email Account Allegedly Targeted by Russian Hackers

The suspected 2022 breach highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in UK political and government cyber defenses.

Keir Starmer, now UK Prime Minister, abandoned his personal email in 2022 after security services suspected it had been compromised by Russian hackers.
The email account was described as 'dangerously obvious,' prompting Starmer to implement two-factor authentication for added security.
The hack occurred shortly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and was part of a broader campaign targeting UK political figures and institutions.
Other reported breaches include the hacking of Liz Truss's phone during her tenure as Foreign Secretary and the compromise of emails belonging to former MI6 head Sir Richard Dearlove.
A recent National Audit Office report underscores the severe and rapidly advancing cyber threats facing the UK government, with outdated IT systems contributing to vulnerabilities.