Hacking or major security lapse! How did the British PM’s mobile number get published online?

A major security lapse has come to light regarding British PM Rishi Sunak. The pranksters have claimed that his mobile phone number was published online. After releasing the tape, it has been said that a call was also made to him on his personal mobile. Some phone messages were also reaching him. It has been told in the tape that the number on which the calls were made was given to him during his time as Chancellor.

He was also using this number during the summer Tory race. At the same time, he was given a different number a year ago, when he became PM. Although his old number is still in use. Regarding Boris Johnson, it was also revealed that his number was also confiscated due to the fear of hacking. He changed his mobile number in April 2021. He was using this number for 15 years.

The phone seen in the online video

This was allotted to him after becoming shadow minister in 2006. Use of this number was discontinued after appearing in a press release. Now the leaking of British PM Rishi Sunak’s personal number is being considered a big security lapse. It is also being told that this could be someone’s prank on social media. A video is also published online. In which the phone is seen ringing before Sunak’s reply phone message is received.

The mischief makers probably knew that the PM had got a new number. But the old one is still operational. After which the video was uploaded. In which PM’s number is being dialled. But there has been no response from Downing Street regarding how this number was leaked. It has been said by an MP that this is quite inconvenient.

PM had changed many phones during Covid

It may not be leaked. Because they don’t feel that way. Thousands of PM’s colleagues and friends may have this number. Sunak’s statement also came out last month. In which it was said that some WhatsApp messages cannot be handed over for Covid testing. This investigation is being done by the government to deal with the epidemic. PM had said that he changed many phones due to Covid. No backup was even taken.