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Pippa Middleton iCloud hack claims investigated by police | Pippa Middleton iCloud hack claims investigated by police |
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Police are investigating claims an iCloud account reportedly belonging to the Duchess of Cambridge's sister Pippa Middleton has been hacked and private photographs stolen. | |
The Sun reported that it was offered the images, which it said included shots of the duchess's children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. | |
The paper said someone contacted it asking for £50,000 within 48 hours. | |
The Met Police said inquiries were ongoing, and no arrests had been made. | The Met Police said inquiries were ongoing, and no arrests had been made. |
The haul from the hack is believed to include 3,000 pictures, and the anonymous seller has reportedly tried to sell them via encrypted messaging service WhatsApp. | The haul from the hack is believed to include 3,000 pictures, and the anonymous seller has reportedly tried to sell them via encrypted messaging service WhatsApp. |
'Specialist officers' | 'Specialist officers' |
The Sun quoted a spokesman for Miss Middleton as saying: "Thank you very much for drawing this to the family's attention. | The Sun quoted a spokesman for Miss Middleton as saying: "Thank you very much for drawing this to the family's attention. |
"I can confirm that not only have the lawyers been informed but the police are about to be involved as well." | "I can confirm that not only have the lawyers been informed but the police are about to be involved as well." |
A Met Police spokesman said: "Police have received a report concerning the alleged hacking of a personal iCloud account. Specialist officers are now investigating." | A Met Police spokesman said: "Police have received a report concerning the alleged hacking of a personal iCloud account. Specialist officers are now investigating." |
Earlier this year, Miss Middleton and hedge fund manager James Matthews confirmed they are engaged to be married, with a wedding planned for next year. | Earlier this year, Miss Middleton and hedge fund manager James Matthews confirmed they are engaged to be married, with a wedding planned for next year. |
Miss Middleton was maid of honour when the Duchess of Cambridge married Prince William in 2011. | Miss Middleton was maid of honour when the Duchess of Cambridge married Prince William in 2011. |