Adele has reportedly been hacked, and has had many of her private photos stolen and leaked.

The hacking  was discovered on Friday as photos of her baby swaddled in a blanket circulated on Facebook.

The 27-year-old singer has had many photographs of private moments stolen, including a baby scan and a selfie she took in the kitchen when she was pregnant.

Also stolen was a photograph of her as a five-year-old, sticking her tongue out for the camera.

Another shows her in her 20's, holding a cigarette and a champagne bottle while reclining on a bed.

A hacker is believed to have accessed the images through her partner Simon Konecki’s email.

These private photographs were shared in a privately-run Facebook group of the singer's "mega-fans".

A whistle-blowing fan was 'shocked and horrified' by the intrusion into Adele's privacy, so they contacted her management.

According to the Sun on Sunday,  a member of her security team called the fan back to inspect the images and check where they were being used.

The fan told the Sun on Sunday: “I was appalled and upset for Adele when I saw the pictures. They are really private and should not be passed around.

“I think it is disgusting that her so-called fans were sending them around and I thought it should be stopped. They are way too private, especially the scan and picture of her when she was pregnant.

“If Adele wanted to share these pictures I am sure she would. It would be up to her if she wants intimate pictures like this shown around.”

A source from the industry told the tabloid:  “It is exactly this sort of thing that Adele does not like about fame.

“She may be emotional on stage and share her feelings with fans, but she believes there should be limits.

“She was angry and upset when her management told her about the pictures and would have told them to get on it straight away.”