Russia Is Targeting Ukrainian Soldiers’ Signal Accounts, Google Warns

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Google warns Russian hackers are targeting Signal app used by Ukraine's military

Google's Threat Intelligence Group warned Wednesday that Russia's GRU military intelligence is hacking Signal accounts used by Ukraine's military.

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Google's Threat Analysis Group (TGT) has uncovered a phishing technique used by Russia-linked hacking groups to gain access to encrypted correspondence on the Signal messenger. The main target of hackers was the Ukrainian military, who use the messenger, in particular...

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Russian hackers find ways to snoop on Ukrainian Signal accounts

Phones found on the battlefield are being linked to Moscow’s intelligence services systems for spying, Google finds.

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A Signal Update Fends Off a Phishing Technique Used in Russian Espionage

Google warns that hackers tied to Russia are tricking Ukrainian soldiers with fake QR codes for Signal group invites that let spies steal their messages. Signal has pushed out new safeguards.

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Russia Is Targeting Ukrainian Soldiers’ Signal Accounts, Google Warns

Google says Russia increased its targeting of encrypted apps like Signal as Ukraine ramped up its counteroffensive.

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Google warns against attacks on Ukrainian signal users. However, the method also works with other popular apps and users.