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June 26, 2026 at 22:06 UTC
FBI: Russian hackers now target Signal backup recovery keys
By Lawrence Abrams
AI Summary
The FBI and CISA have updated their March 2026 advisory warning that Russian intelligence-linked phishing campaigns targeting Signal users have evolved to steal Signal Backup Recovery Keys — not just session credentials. Once a key is obtained, attackers can fully restore an account's message history and take persistent control, as the key remains valid after the initial compromise.
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