The president of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, reported the hacking of her personal phone and email. Although these are personal devices, it is considered that state security is compromised by violating the communications of the official.
Sheinbaum mentioned that she had been using the hacked phone since her previous position as a local chief in Tlalpan and continued using it upon assuming the role of head of government. It is unclear how to detect such intrusions, as she did not mention the service provider in her statements.
While she insists that there was no criminal use of her phone or email, it is presumed that the goal of the hacking was to obtain information about her communications. The president downplayed the incident, raising doubts about the significance of the security breach that occurred.
It is essential to highlight that the Digital Transformation Agency does not have legal competencies to deal with such sensitive security issues, like a breach in the communications of the president. Nonetheless, Apple's quick intervention upon detecting the hack led to a prompt review of the matter by the agency.
The fact that the hacking occurred after the exile of drug cartel leaders may indicate a concern about following Sheinbaum's movements and decisions. This incident underscores the need to protect not only government devices but also the personal ones of important public figures.
In conclusion, the hacking of Claudia Sheinbaum's personal devices raises questions about the security of communications for high-level public officials. The confusion and contradictions in her statements suggest that the incident has not yet been fully clarified.
