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Russian Nation-State Threat Actors Target EU Officials via Messaging Apps
According to a Dark Reading report published on August 27, 2026, Russian nation-state threat actors have pivoted their phishing operations from traditional email vectors to popular messaging platforms including Signal and WhatsApp. The campaign targets European Union officials, leveraging social engineering tactics to compromise communications. In response, EU governments are evaluating a strategic move away from these consumer-grade apps toward more secure, government-approved alternatives.
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