Russian Intelligence Services Continue to Target Commercial Messaging Applications


The FBI and CISA are issuing this update to the , Public Service Announcement I-032026-PSA to provide additional information to the public and encourage device owners to take actions to protect themselves.

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Source: U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Cyber Division


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