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Dutch intelligence says Russian state hackers are targeting Signal and WhatsApp users by going after their accounts instead of trying to break the apps themselves. The warning lands on an uncomfortable point for anyone who relies on encrypted chat: strong privacy features do not help much after an attacker gets control of the account. According to a joint notice from the Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service and Military Intelligence and Security Service, the campaign has targeted dignitaries, government officials, military personnel, and other people of interest. The agencies say the activity is global in scope, and they are not suggesting that Signal or WhatsApp themselves have been compromised. How the attacks work In the Dutch cybersecurity advisory, attackers are described as posing as trusted contacts or support staff to persuade targets to share SMS verification codes or Signal PINs. Another method abuses the linked-devices feature, tricking a victim into scanning a QR code or clicking a malicious link that connects the attacker’s device to the account. Instead of trying to intercept protected traffic, attackers focus on the person using the app and the steps required to sign in, verify identity, or connect a new device. Once an attacker links

10.03.2026 17:00 Dutch intelligence agencies said on Monday that Russian hackers ran a large-scale campaign to hijack Signal and WhatsApp accounts, targeting government officials, military personnel and journalists, with some accounts successfully compromised. The Dutch agencies advised users not to share confidential or classified information via messaging apps, to regularly check connected devices, ignore unsolicited group invitations and consider using disappearing messages. Photo: CC0 The AIVD and MIVD said the operation targeted senior officials, military staff and civil servants worldwide, as well as journalists. Dutch authorities said victims in the Netherlands had been informed, but did not disclose their number or identities. The agencies said the attacks did not exploit technical flaws in the apps themselves, but instead relied on manipulating users. Hackers posed as, among others, Signal technical support and persuaded victims to hand over verification codes, PINs or scan QR codes. That allowed attackers to take over an account or add their own device to an existing one, gaining access to correspondence, including group chats, the agencies said. Dutch intelligence said similar tactics had been seen before from Russian groups. In 2023 and 2024, phishing attacks used invitations to chat groups, while in 2025 a campaign pushed Signal

Russian state-sponsored hackers have allegedly been trying to hijack WhatsApp and Signal accounts on a global scale by tricking users into handing over their login authentication codes.  The warning comes from the Netherlands’ General Intelligence and Security Service, also known as AIVD, which issued an advisory about the “large-scale global cyber campaign” on Monday.  The intelligence agency says Russians hackers are targeting accounts “belonging to dignitaries, military personnel and civil servants"; victims include Dutch government employees.  WhatsApp and Signal are best known for using end-to-end encryption, which can prevent even the messaging services themselves from decrypting user chats. However, both apps are still susceptible to account takeovers, which can allow someone to access an account on a second phone, paving the way for a hacker to steal access and spy on messages. "An interesting aspect of this Russian campaign is that it does not exploit any technical vulnerabilities of the messaging services," AIVD notes. "The attackers instead make malicious use of legitimate security features of the apps.” This includes tricking users into handing over a one-time authentication code. The AIVD warned that “the most frequently observed method used by the Russian hackers is to masquerade as a Signal Support chatbot in order

Russian state-sponsored hackers have allegedly been trying to hijack WhatsApp and Signal accounts on a global scale by tricking users into handing over their login authentication codes.  The warning comes from the Netherlands’ General Intelligence and Security Service, also known as AIVD, which issued an advisory about the “large-scale global cyber campaign” on Monday.  The intelligence agency says Russians hackers are targeting accounts “belonging to dignitaries, military personnel and civil servants"; victims include Dutch government employees.  WhatsApp and Signal are best known for using end-to-end encryption, which can prevent even the messaging services themselves from decrypting user chats. However, both apps are still susceptible to account takeovers, which can allow someone to access an account on a second phone, paving the way for a hacker to steal access and spy on messages. "An interesting aspect of this Russian campaign is that it does not exploit any technical vulnerabilities of the messaging services," AIVD notes. "The attackers instead make malicious use of legitimate security features of the apps.” This includes tricking users into handing over a one-time authentication code. The AIVD warned that “the most frequently observed method used by the Russian hackers is to masquerade as a Signal Support chatbot in order

Birminghammail Live Icon News Cost Of Living Facebook Cleaning Superstore, which is based in the United Arab Emirates, is at the centre of a new scam doing the rounds. A warning has been issued over a ‘Cleaning Superstore’ missed delivery text scam on WhatsApp. Cleaning Superstore, which is based in the United Arab Emirates, is at the centre of a new scam doing the rounds. Cyber criminals are tricking UK citizens into downloading malicious software (known as malware) by sending scam ‘missed parcel' SMS messages. Lisa Webb, a lawyer at the consumer group Which?, says criminals appear to have hacked a genuine account. “Because the messages appear to come from a verified legitimate business account, recipients are probably going to be more likely to trust the message than one that is not verified or just from a random number,” says Webb. READ MORE UK households urged to stash away 'three months' of take home pay “PRCL/GB Sorry we missed you today! Our delivery driver, John attempted to reach you but failed to do so. Visit to redeliver,” the WhatsApp message says. The scam SMS messages contain links to what appear to be ‘official’ delivery/parcel-tracking apps, which you’re encouraged

Meta-owned WhatsApp allows its users to back up chat history by using Google Account. The cloud storage provided by your Google Account is provided and managed by Google. This feature helps users save messages, photos, videos and other media so they can restore them when switching to a new device or reinstalling the app. To use this option, users need an active Google Account and enough storage space in Google Drive. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to back up WhatsApp messages using a Google Account. Things to know to while backing up WhatsApp messages through your Google account Check that your Google Account is activated on your device. You must have Google Play Services installed on your device. You must have enough free space on your device to perform the backup. Your Google Account has enough storage. To check how much storage you've used and to see storage options, go here . You must have high-speed internet. WhatsApp Makes Group Calls Smarter How to set up recurring backups Other options (three vertical dots)Tap > Settings > Chats . Tap Chat Backup > Back up to Google Account . Choose a schedule other than Never or Only when I

Led Zeppelin continues to fight to trademark the name of its mysterious “Led Zeppelin Experience” project in the US, filing paperwork on March 5 requesting more time to make its case that the band should again be awarded control of the trademark. LedZepNews reported in December that the US government had provisionally rejected Led Zeppelin’s attempt to secure a new trademark for the brand “The Led Zeppelin Experience”, the name of the band’s mysterious project which could be an exhibition potentially with a hologram component. In its provisional refusal, the US government claimed that “The Led Zeppelin Experience” is too similar to the band’s existing trademark for its name. Led Zeppelin had until March 9 to make its case to the US government that it should regain the trademark. On March 5, days before the deadline, the band’s trademark lawyers filed paperwork requesting a three-month extension to the deadline. If successful, Led Zeppelin’s request will give the band until June to attempt to regain control of the trademark. The US government has not yet granted the extension request, however. A request for an extension signals that Led Zeppelin’s lawyers could fight back against the US government in an attempt to

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Published:  March 6, 2026 at 11:05 AM A recent leak of last year’s WhatsApp posts falls on Florida International University Republicans WhatsApp FILE - (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File) (AP) (Martin Meissner/AP) MIAMI — Detectives with the Florida International University Police Department were working with local, state, and federal law enforcement to investigate a Miami-Dade County Republican Party’s WhatsApp group. FIU President Jeanette M. Nuñez announced the investigation on Thursday after the Floridian Press reported “Miami GOP Secretary’s Group Chat Pushes Antisemitism, ‘Killing ’” on Wednesday about alleged posts from last year, and The Miami Herald and New York Times followed on Thursday. “FIU does not and will not tolerate violence, hate, discrimination, harassment, racism or antisemitism,” Nuñez wrote in a statement. “This is not who we are. This is not what FIU stands for.” Under Florida law, it is a felony to post threats to kill or cause serious bodily injury to another person. The alleged posts by activists on the chat’s leak included screenshots of a “Total Death!” message and other detailed descriptions of racist violence on Sept. 28 that included crucifying and beheading. Nuñez mentioned harassment. The Floridian reported the messages followed a discussion about a student

After a wander through the desert last season, Kim Bekker is back in town with a high-energy urban collection filled with distressed denim, buttery leather and vintage-y pieces with an undone feel. If last season was all outdoorsy browns, floppy boots and backpacks suited for a night under the stars, fall was edgier and brighter, with rich reds for military-style leather tops with double rows of buttons, cobalt for a pair of corduroy trousers and Mondrian-style colorblocking for a sparkly knitted minidress and pumps with a curved heel. Bekker described her woman as “really bubbly, fresh, sassy — and hanging out with friends. I wanted a sense of togetherness.” She loves fashion and is “running from show to show,” living life at high speed and having fun. You May Also Like She built the collection around slim, distressed jeans, tiny cut-off shorts and miniskirts, all with different washes, and paired them with tops in all different colors and textures. There were chunky sweaters with lace-up fronts in a nod to naval uniforms; silky draped tops as languid as dressing gowns; sparkly, glam rock bow blouses, and a lineup of curvy statement jackets — some of them reversible — that pinged