A Signal Update Fends Off a Phishing Technique Used in Russian Espionage

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A Signal Update Fends Off a Phishing Technique Used in Russian Espionage

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Natanael@infosec.pub to Cryptography @ Infosec.pub@infosec.pubEnglish · 1 month ago

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Google warns that hackers tied to Russia are tricking Ukrainian soldiers with fake QR codes for Signal group invites that let spies steal their messages. Signal has pushed out new safeguards.

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