State-Sponsored Threat Actors Use Signal App for Phishing

Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) and Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) have issued a joint advisory warning of a malicious cyber campaign targeting high-ranking individuals in the country.

The threat actors, believed to be state-sponsored, are using the Signal messaging app to carry out phishing attacks on politicians, military personnel, and journalists.

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  • The phishing attacks are highly targeted, focusing on specific individuals with high-level access to sensitive information.
  • The use of the Signal app, known for its end-to-end encryption, makes it difficult for authorities to track and intercept the malicious communications.
  • The joint advisory warns that the threat actors may be seeking to extract sensitive information or install malware on the targeted devices.

The BfV and BSI are urging individuals to be cautious when receiving messages on the Signal app, especially if they contain suspicious links or requests for sensitive information.

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