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UK MPs Warned of Russian Phishing Attacks via WhatsApp

12/12/2025

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UK MPs are alerted to phishing attacks linked to Russian actors targeting them via WhatsApp, after security services detected Russian-based activity.
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle informed MPs of the threat and the risks of engaging with scam messages.
Hoyle warned that scam messages could let attackers access accounts, read private messages, monitor activity, and lock users out.
The letter provides guidance on protecting MPs from these threats.

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UK MPs are alerted to phishing attacks linked to Russian actors targeting them via WhatsApp, after security services detected Russian-based activity.
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle informed MPs of the threat and the risks of engaging with scam messages.
Hoyle warned that scam messages could let attackers access accounts, read private messages, monitor activity, and lock users out.
The letter provides guidance on protecting MPs from these threats.