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FBI warns of Russian phishing campaign targeting Signal users
Russian intelligence is running a phishing campaign that tricks Signal users into sending their backup recovery keys, targeting VIPs and government officials. The FBI warns that attackers abuse Signal's support services to hijack accounts. Users should enable registration lock and avoid sharing recovery codes.
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The attack exploits a legitimate feature, underscoring how even encrypted apps are vulnerable to social engineering—not just technical flaws.
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FBI warns of Russian Intelligence phishing campaign abusing Signal support services to target VIPs and high-value government and military targets — this is how to secure your account →
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