Federal authorities are offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of a Russian state-sponsored cyber group. This group has reportedly compromised thousands of Signal and WhatsApp accounts belonging to investigative reporters and US government employees. The operation has been active since at least March, when the FBI issued an advisory regarding ongoing phishing campaigns targeting high-value individuals. These phishing messages often appear as automated support communications, prompting users to click links or provide verification codes, which can lead to unauthorized access to their accounts.
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US Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on Russian Cyber Group
The US government is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on a Russian cyber group responsible for hacking Signal and WhatsApp accounts. The FBI has warned that this group has been conducting phishing campaigns targeting investigative reporters and government employees since at least March.
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