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FBI Warns Russian Intelligence Hackers Target Signal Backup Recovery Keys
The FBI and CISA have updated their warning about Russian hackers phishing Signal accounts to obtain backup recovery keys, allowing attackers to access message history and take over accounts. The keys remain valid indefinitely once compromised.
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