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Russian Hackers Target U.S. Officials in Phishing Campaign

3/22/2026

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FBI Director Kash Patel reported March 20, 2026, that Russian intelligence-linked hackers target high-profile U.S. users on Signal and WhatsApp.
The campaign targets government officials, military personnel, and journalists, yielding access to thousands of accounts.
Dutch intelligence agencies confirmed a global phishing campaign to access sensitive information.
Signal acknowledged these targeted attacks.
European governments accuse Moscow of increasing cyber operations, including attacks on Ukraine and interference in foreign elections.

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FBI Director Kash Patel reported March 20, 2026, that Russian intelligence-linked hackers target high-profile U.S. users on Signal and WhatsApp.
The campaign targets government officials, military personnel, and journalists, yielding access to thousands of accounts.
Dutch intelligence agencies confirmed a global phishing campaign to access sensitive information.
Signal acknowledged these targeted attacks.
European governments accuse Moscow of increasing cyber operations, including attacks on Ukraine and interference in foreign elections.