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FBI: Russian hackers now target Signal backup recovery keys
The FBI and CISA warn that Russian intelligence-linked hackers are targeting Signal users through a phishing campaign to steal Backup Recovery Keys, enabling access to historical messages. The campaign has evolved to focus on these keys, which are critical for securing Signal backups.
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