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Nation-stateAug 27, 2026

Russian Hackers Phish EU Officials Over Messaging Apps

Russian hackers target EU officials using Signal and WhatsApp for phishing attacks.

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Summary

Nation-state threat groups, reportedly Russian, are increasingly targeting EU officials through encrypted messaging applications like Signal and WhatsApp, shifting away from traditional email phishing. This trend is prompting EU governments to reconsider their reliance on these popular platforms for sensitive communications.

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Russian hackers (threat_actor)Signal (product)WhatsApp (product)