Heise.De Phishing Attacks via Signal Targeting German Officials and Journalists
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Germany's BfV and BSI have issued a warning regarding phishing attempts via the Signal messaging app. The attacks are believed to be conducted by state or state-controlled actors, targeting high-ranking officials in politics, military, and diplomacy, as well as investigative journalists in Germany and Europe.
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