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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Fanny Brodersen and Claudia Ciobanu

Germany accuses Russia of targeting top politicians in Signal phishing attack

Germany suspects Russia is responsible for a series of phishing attacks on Signal, which targeted high-ranking politicians, including two government ministers, military personnel, and journalists, a government spokesperson has revealed.

Federal prosecutors initiated a preliminary investigation into alleged cyberattacks on Signal accounts in mid-February 2026, a spokesperson for the federal prosecutors confirmed on Saturday.

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