"The latest phishing attempt from Russia targeting German politicians and journalists is a wake-up call for all of us. The attack makes painfully clear that everyone must remain vigilant."
"What may seem like a harmless message at first glance could, in today's world, be a targeted espionage attempt by foreign powers."
"The attacks work by sending messages purporting to come from Signal support. Victims are urged to hand over sensitive account information, which the attackers can then use to gain access to the victim's chat groups and messages."
German prosecutors have initiated a spying investigation into phishing attacks targeting lawmakers on the Signal messaging app. The attacks have affected MPs from various parties, including the speaker of parliament and members of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU party. Germany has faced a rise in cyberattacks and espionage since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The German Federal Prosecutor's Office suspects espionage but has not named Russia. Lawmaker Marc Heinrichmann emphasized the need for vigilance against potential espionage attempts disguised as harmless messages.
Read at The Local Germany
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