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Russia-Linked Hackers Are Breaking Into Signal and WhatsApp — and the US Is Paying for Tips
Ars Technica·Wednesday, 1 July 2026
The US government is offering $10 million for information about a group behind an ongoing hacking campaign targeting Signal and WhatsApp users. The operation has been linked to two Russia-state groups and has been running since at least March. Both apps are widely used in India for personal and business communication.
Why It Matters
WhatsApp is the primary messaging app for hundreds of millions of Indians — a major hacking campaign targeting it is a direct threat to everyday digital safety.
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