Mexico City - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum recently revealed that her mobile phone and email accounts were hacked. President Sheinbaum stated during a regular press conference, "My phone and email were hacked, and Apple immediately contacted the government's Digital Transformation Agency."

The president added that the Digital Transformation Agency, upon recognizing the hacking, responded quickly and resolved the issue. However, the identity of the hackers has not yet been disclosed.

This hacking incident occurred after the New York Times reported, "President Sheinbaum's phone was hacked shortly after criminals were extradited to the United States." President Sheinbaum acknowledged the report but did not comment on who was responsible for the hacking.

Role of the Digital Transformation Agency: The Mexican government's Digital Transformation Agency is responsible for cybersecurity and digital information protection. In this incident, the agency played a crucial role in preventing the leakage of the president's personal information and further damage through its swift response.

Importance of Cybersecurity: This incident once again emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity in protecting the personal information of high-ranking officials and national security. The government must strive to establish a more robust cybersecurity system and develop related policies.

Investigation into the Hackers: The Mexican government is conducting a multi-faceted investigation to identify the hackers behind this incident. An investigation into the motive and background of the hackers will be carried out, and the results will be disclosed later.

This hacking incident is expected to have a significant impact on the Mexican government's cybersecurity enhancement and digital information protection policies. Furthermore, the importance of cybersecurity in protecting the personal information of high-ranking officials and national security will be further emphasized.