Russian Hackers Target EU Officials via Encrypted Messaging Apps in Phishing Attacks

Russian hackers have targeted EU officials through phishing attacks conducted via messaging apps such as Signal and WhatsApp. The shift in tactics reflects a broader move by nation-state threat groups away from traditional email-based phishing toward encrypted messaging platforms. EU governments are responding by reconsidering their reliance on these apps for sensitive communications. No specific technical details, dates, or attack vectors were disclosed in the report. The impact involves increased risk to official communications and potential exposure of confidential information.