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FBI warns Russian hackers target Signal recovery keys
The FBI and CISA warn that Russian-linked hackers are now phishing for Signal Backup Recovery Keys, enabling access to victims' full message history. The campaign targets Signal users, likely for espionage. Users should enable registration lock and avoid clicking suspicious links.
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This escalation from intercepting live messages to stealing backup keys shows attackers adapting to Signal's security features, making two-factor authentication and phishing awareness critical.
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