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US offers $10M bounty for Russian hackers targeting Signal, WhatsApp
The US State Department announced a $10 million reward for information on two Russian state-backed hacking groups targeting Signal and WhatsApp users. The groups are accused of exploiting messaging app vulnerabilities to spy on users. The bounty aims to disrupt ongoing cyber espionage campaigns.
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The bounty underscores the escalating threat to encrypted messaging platforms, but its effectiveness hinges on whether insiders will risk retaliation to claim the reward.
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