Police launch inquiry after MPs targeted in apparent ‘spear-phishing’ attack

At least a dozen people sent suspicious messages, with senior figures suggesting foreign state could be culprit

A police investigation has been launched after MPs were apparently targeted in a “spear-phishing” attack, in what security experts believe could be an attempt to compromise parliament.

A police force said it had started an inquiry after receiving a complaint from an MP who was sent a number of unsolicited messages last month.

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