Over two thirds of MPs have had their data leaked on the dark web, new study finds
The IndependentSign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nearly 450 MPs have had their personal information exposed on the dark web, according to new research. The study, conducted by Proton in partnership with Constella Intelligence, found over two thirds of MPs had been exposed by hacks or breaches of third party services they’ve signed up to using their parliamentary email. In total, MPs' emails were exposed a total of 2,110 times on the dark web, with the most frequently targeted MP experiencing up to 30 breaches, the study found. Some 216 passwords associated with MPs’ breached accounts have also been exposed, and researchers said this could constitute a serious national security issue.
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