"U.K. Lawmaker Implicated in Sexting Scandal and Phone Number Sharing Investigation"

British police are investigating a sexting scam targeting lawmakers, with a Conservative MP admitting to sharing colleagues' phone numbers under pressure from a man he met on a dating app. The scam, described as a "spear phishing" attack, has raised concerns about cybersecurity for MPs, with allegations of a cyberattack against the MP being a cause for concern. The U.K. government has previously complained about cyberattacks, including against MPs, and espionage claims by Beijing. This comes after the U.S. Justice Department announced charges against Chinese hackers targeting U.S. businesses and political officials, highlighting the global threat of cyberattacks.