Federal Investigation Launched into Phishing Attacks Targeting Signal Accounts
Federal Investigation Launched into Phishing Attacks Targeting Signal Accounts
The German Federal Prosecutor’s Office has initiated an investigation into suspected espionage linked to a series of phishing attacks on Signal accounts of politicians and officials.
The investigation began in February, following warnings from domestic and foreign security agencies about a surge in phishing attempts targeting members of the Bundestag, including representatives from the SPD and Left Party. Reports indicate that Bundestag President Klöckner’s smartphone exhibited suspicious activity. CDU politician Henrichmann attributed the attacks to Russia, emphasizing the need for heightened awareness. Green Party member von Notz described the scale of the Signal breaches as alarming.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: deutschlandfunk.de