Hackgate

"Hackgate" refers to the scandal involving the News of the World, a British tabloid newspaper, which was found to have illicitly hacked into the private phones of celebrities, politicians, and crime victims to get exclusive stories. The scandal uncovered widespread unethical practices, leading to the newspaper's closure in 2011, and prompted investigations into press conduct and media regulation in the UK. It exposed how illegal hacking and unethical journalism eroded trust and raised serious concerns about privacy, media accountability, and the influence of powerful media organizations.