Prime Minister Burnham has been involved in a security incident involving a digital impersonation. Reports indicate that the Prime Minister exchanged messages with an individual who was posing as a high-ranking member of Donald Trump’s transition team.

While the specific nature of the messages remains undisclosed, the incident has raised questions regarding the security protocols surrounding the Prime Minister’s communications. The Independent reports that the individual in question was specifically posing as Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff. In contrast, the BBC report describes the imposter more broadly as a person posing as Trump’s chief of staff without naming Wiles directly.

Downing Street has declined to comment on the matter, and the breach was first brought to public attention by Politico. The incident highlights potential vulnerabilities in how world leaders verify the identity of their contacts in an era of digital communication. Neither outlet has provided details on how long the exchange lasted or whether any sensitive information was shared during the correspondence.