UK Parliament Hit by Spear-Phishing Attack Targeting MPs and Staff

Police investigate as over a dozen individuals receive unsolicited WhatsApp messages in a cyber operation spanning over a year.

A police investigation has been launched into a 'spear-phishing' attack targeting MPs and staff within the UK Parliament, involving unsolicited WhatsApp messages from individuals using the aliases 'Abi' or 'Charlie'.
At least 13 individuals, including MPs, staffers, and journalists, have been targeted in the phishing operation, which has been ongoing for at least 14 months.
The phishing attacks involved alluring messages and, in several cases, explicit photographs, aiming to compromise the victims.
Parliamentary authorities and security experts have raised concerns over the potential involvement of foreign states in orchestrating the attacks.
Security advice has been circulated among MPs and staff, emphasizing the need for heightened cyber awareness and precautions.