Suspected Russian phishing campaign targets German officials via Signal

Recent investigations by German authorities point to a large-scale phishing campaign conducted via the Signal messaging platform, with strong suspicions of Russian involvement, as reported by Security Affairs.

The campaign targeted high-profile individuals including German politicians, ministers, military personnel, diplomats, and journalists. German prosecutors have launched an investigation into what they believe may be a coordinated espionage effort, with early evidence suggesting a state-sponsored actor. The attack exploited human trust, with victims approached through messages impersonating official Signal support or trusted contacts, prompting them to share authentication codes, scan malicious QR codes, or click on crafted links. Once compromised, attackers gained access to private chats and sensitive political discussions. Authorities estimate hundreds of accounts may have been affected.

While Berlin has not formally attributed the campaign, intelligence sources increasingly point toward Russian involvement, consistent with a broader pattern of cyber activities aimed at European democracies.

Source: Security Affairs