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Chinese hackers reportedly infiltrated the mobile phones of senior aides in the UK government, including those close to Prime Ministers Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, and Boris Johnson, from 2021 to 2024. This breach raises significant security concerns as it may have exposed sensitive information during a critical period leading up to diplomatic engagements with China.
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