Experts pour cold borscht on Farage's Russian hack claim
Reform UK leader alleges Moscow broke into his phone and leaked £5M gift story, but security specialists await evidence
www.theregister.comFarage's claim unsubstantiated, former NCSC chief remarks experts urge verifiable proof before claims are drawn. Guardian piece noted the claim centered on a donation from Christopher Harborne and discussed possible spear-phishing, but no public verification has been made available to substantiate state-backed hacking claims. Independent outlets highlight pressure on Farage to provide proof beyond initial statements. Reform UK claimed Moscow was behind knowledge of a £5 million gift to the party leader in 2024. The party referenced a £5 million gift from a Thailand-based crypto-entrepreneur, but no definitive validation has emerged. Security experts dismiss the Russian hack narrative until substantiated.