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FBI, CISA issue PSA on Russian intelligence campaign to target messaging apps

ID: a83f3d65-c393-5fe7-8855-512987cab1fe

STIX ID: report--a83f3d65-c393-5fe7-8855-512987cab1fe

Feed Name: CyberScoop

Threat Score
85/100

Date Published: 2026-03-20

Date Updated: 2026-04-21

Author: Tim Starks

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U.S. and Dutch authorities warn of a global Russian intelligence‑linked phishing campaign targeting commercial messaging app accounts (notably Signal and WhatsApp) of high‑value individuals. Attackers impersonate app support, trick victims into sharing verification codes or links to seize accounts, enabling message access, contact harvesting, and follow‑on phishing; agencies advise strengthening personal cybersecurity to mitigate social‑engineering risks.

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