Russia, Signal and Google

Russia-aligned hackers are targeting Signal users with device-linking QR codes
Signal, as an encrypted messaging app and protocol, remains relatively secure. But Signal's growing popularity as a tool to circumvent surveillance has led agents affiliated with Russia to try to manipulate the app's users into surreptitiously linking their devices, according to Google's Threat Intelligence Group.
Google warns Russian hackers are targeting Signal app used by Ukraine's military
Google's Threat Intelligence Group warned Wednesday that Russia's GRU military intelligence is hacking Signal accounts used by Ukraine's military.
Russia Is Targeting Ukrainian Soldiers’ Signal Accounts, Google Warns
Google says Russia increased its targeting of encrypted apps like Signal as Ukraine ramped up its counteroffensive.
Hackers are targeting Signal with new QR code-linked cyberattack
Russian hackers are targeting military personnel with advanced phishing attacks as they look to access their Signal accounts.
Russian hackers target Signal accounts in growing espionage effort
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has identified a rise in Russian state-backed hacking attempts aimed at compromising Signal messenger accounts. These attacks primarily target individuals of interest to Russia's intelligence services,
Signal Hacking Alert: QR Codes Attack Compromises Privacy
Hackers Exploit Signal’s Device Linking Feature Using QR Codes A new cybersecurity warning has revealed that hackers have found a way to secretly access private messages sent through Signal, one of the most popular encrypted messaging apps.
A Signal Update Fends Off a Phishing Technique Used in Russian Espionage
Google warns that hackers tied to Russia are tricking Ukrainian soldiers with fake QR codes for Signal group invites that let ...
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Surprising Chimpanzee Signal Reveals Secrets of Ape Communication
A rare and deliberate signal between a mother chimpanzee and her daughter raises new questions about ape communication, ...
Senate rejects PACT Act protections, sending “signal” that benefits could be cut, vet group says
The Senate rejected a measure to protect veteran toxic exposure benefits which vet groups say are a “signal” for larger ...
X is blocking links to Signal
X users are currently unable to post links to Signal.me, which are used to quickly and securely send direct messages to ...
A Detector at the Bottom of the Sea Found an Extraordinary Signal From the Unseen Universe
Neutrinos lie at the frontier of scientific unknowns about the universe. However, there’s a problem—neutrinos also like to ...
X is blocking links to secure messaging platform Signal
X is blocking “Signal.me” links in public posts, direct messages, and even profile bio updates. The Elon Musk-owned company ...
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Russian cyberespionage groups target Signal users with fake group invites
Russian APTs send users fake Signal group chat invites with specifically crafted links or QR codes that instead authorize ...
‘Targeted response time of 30 minutes’: Traffic management team talks traffic signal repairs after rain, heavy winds batter the valley
The heavily trafficked area was home to stop-and-go traffic as the valley got battered with rain. Clark County Assistant ...