Rupert Murdoch and Rebekah Brooks were two key figures in the News of the World phone hacking scandal. Murdoch owned News Corporation, which owned News of the World. Brooks was the CEO of News of the World from 2009-2011 and was editor from 2000-2003 when much of the illegal phone hacking took place. A total of 30 people, including police officers, private investigators, journalists, and reporters were involved in the widespread phone hacking scandal. Victims included celebrities, politicians, members of the royal family, and families of victims of crimes and terrorist attacks.