Zali Steggall’s WhatsApp hacked in suspected Russian attack
Zali Steggall's WhatsApp account was hacked in March, allegedly by Russian state actors as part of a phishing scheme. This incident led to the temporary blocking of the messaging platform on parliamentary laptops. Steggall confirmed the breach and reported it to the relevant authorities, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity concerns for parliamentarians.
- ▪Zali Steggall's WhatsApp account was hacked in March as part of a phishing scheme.
- ▪The hacking incident affected both personal and government-provided devices, prompting temporary access restrictions.
- ▪Officials believe the breach was orchestrated by Russian state actors, although no official identification has been made.
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