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German Officials Targeted by Signal QR Code Spy Attacks
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German security agencies have reported a series of digital attacks using Signal QR codes to spy on military and political leaders. The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) have issued warnings regarding these attacks, which involve fake support scams. High-ranking officials and public figures are the primary targets of these malicious activities.
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2026-02-09
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