Russia-Linked Hackers Target Signal and WhatsApp Accounts of Officials Globally
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Dutch intelligence agencies (MIVD and AIVD) reported that Russia-linked hackers are conducting a global campaign to compromise Signal and WhatsApp accounts. The targets include government officials, civil servants, and military personnel worldwide. The operation underscores heightened cyber risks to sensitive communications, though no specific technical methods, dates, or victim counts were disclosed. The threat actors are attributed to Russian cyberespionage activities, with no further details on attack vectors or impacts provided. The warning was issued by Dutch authorities without additional contextual data.