EKO HOT BLOG reports that the personal phone of former British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, was ‘hacked’ by spies suspected to be working for Vladimir Putin.
According to the Mail on Sunday, agents thought to be working for the Kremlin downloaded a year’s worth of messages and top-secret discussions with international allies.
But it’s claimed Boris Johnson and Cabinet Secretary Simon Case agreed to suppress information about the cyber-attack, which was discovered during the Tory leadership campaign.
Allies were worried that if the news broke, it could derail her chances of becoming Prime Minister – and it’s claimed she “had trouble sleeping” until Mr Case “imposed a news blackout.”
The incendiary story will raise serious questions about the UK’s security apparatus – and of the judgement of both Mr Johnson and Mr Case.
Mr Case this week decided not to investigate Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s alleged leak of sensitive information, despite widespread calls for a probe.
A UK Government spokesperson told the Mail on Sunday: “We do not comment on individuals’ security arrangements. The Government has robust systems in place to protect against cyber threats.
“That includes regular security briefings for Ministers and advice on protecting their personal data and mitigating cyber threats.”
It’s claimed the messages that were downloaded included discussions with international allies regarding the war in Ukraine, including detailed information about arms shipments.
And further exchanges between Ms Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng, who would later be named Chancellor, criticising Mr Johnson – disclosures that could have left them open to blackmail.
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