29 April 2026 - 12:21
Category: User Error
Official secrets arrive via Signal
High-ranking German officials are being lured by Signal phishing as if they've never seen a scam. It turns out even those in government struggle with basic link safety.
Source: Security Affairs
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High-ranking German officials are currently being treated to a Russian-linked masterclass in how to hand over government secrets via a simple messaging app. This campaign affects the very people who should know better but apparently find social engineering too charming to resist. We stay safe by reminding our betters that secure communications don't usually start with a mysterious Signal message, though I suspect the training will be about as effective as a paper umbrella in a hurricane.