Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed on Monday, March 17, that her mobile phone and an email account were hacked. In a morning conference, the president stated: 'They hacked my phone and my email account.' There were doubts about which Mexican agencies should address the case following the incident.
Sheinbaum pointed out that the hacked phone is not used for personal matters, as it is shared by many people. However, the revelation of the hacking raised concerns and perplexity, especially since it occurred shortly after Mexico sent 29 drug cartel leaders to the United States.
The president clarified that the compromised email was old and not associated with the Presidency of the Republic. Although there were no indications of illicit use of the information, it is assumed that her communications were monitored.
Sheinbaum emphasized that Apple notified the Digital Transformation Agency about the cyberattack, and it acted diligently. Her current phone number has been in use since 2008, and she keeps it due to the number of people who still communicate with her through that means.
Regarding the email, the president mentioned that it was an old account and that she has another government account with adequate cybersecurity measures. According to information from Raymundo Riva Palacio, the Aide is responsible for presidential security, following the disappearance of the Presidential General Staff during López Obrador's government.
The hacking, according to reports from the New York Times, occurred after the extradition of cartel leaders, which has sparked speculation. Sheinbaum does not know who provided the information to the newspaper.
