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8.0 — CRITICAL
U.S. offers $10 million for hackers targeting WhatsApp, Signal users
The U.S. Department of State is offering up to $10 million for information that helps identify or locate members of the UNC5792 and UNC4221 hacker groups, which are linked to Russia's intelligence and military services. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
The US Department of State is offering a $10 million bounty for information on hackers targeting WhatsApp and Signal users, specifically those linked to Russia's intelligence and military services.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
WhatsAppSignal
Attack Vectors
Phishing campaignsImpersonation of support agents in direct messages
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: High
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Verify the authenticity of support messages from WhatsApp or Signal
2Use official company email addresses for communication with support teams
3Regularly review account activity and report suspicious behavior to the platform's administrators
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