Ministers have been barred from wearing Apple Watches during Cabinet meetings amid concerns that they could be hacked by Russian spies, The Telegraph has learned. Under David Cameron, several cabinet ministers wore the smart watches, including Michael Gove, the former Justice Secretary. However, under Theresa May ministers have been barred from wearing them amid concerns that they could be used by hackers as listening devices. Mobile phones have already been barred from the Cabinet because of similar concerns. One source said: "The Russians are trying to hack everything."
spy Watches have been banned from attending Cabinet meetings to prevent hacking attempts , due to concerns that Russian spies could use them as listening devices . Security concerns were raised after Russian hackers accessed confidential emails from the Democratic security Congress in the run - up to the US presidential election . Mobile phones were already banned from the internet .