SBU and FBI Expose Russian Cyber Campaign Targeting Messaging Accounts

On June 25, 2026, Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) and the FBI announced a coordinated cyber campaign by Russian intelligence targeting messaging accounts of officials, military personnel, politicians, and activists in Ukraine, Europe, and the U.S. The campaign aims to access sensitive military, political, and economic information, as well as personal data. Russian operatives employ phishing techniques, primarily through SMS messages disguised as official support communications, often sent during early morning hours to exploit user vulnerability. The SBU emphasized that both public officials and ordinary citizens are at risk, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures such as two-factor authentication and cautious handling of suspicious links and QR codes. This warning follows a previous operation that disrupted a large-scale cyber espionage campaign linked to Russian military intelligence, which involved compromising Wi-Fi routers to intercept sensitive communications.

Key Points: • Russian intelligence is targeting messaging accounts of officials and civilians in multiple countries. • Phishing attacks use SMS disguised as official support messages, exploiting user vulnerability. • SBU and FBI recommend strict cybersecurity practices to mitigate risks.