Russian cybercrims phish their way into officials' Signal and WhatsApp accounts
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Russian-linked actors are conducting a large-scale social-engineering campaign targeting Signal and WhatsApp accounts of government officials, journalists, and military personnel worldwide. Attackers trick victims into sharing six-digit verification codes or link their own devices to mirror messages, enabling them to read encrypted conversations without breaking end-to-end encryption; Dutch agencies have confirmed compromises and issued guidance.
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