Signal Exploited by Russia
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Russia-aligned hackers are targeting Signal users with device-linking QR codes

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Signal 's "linked devices" feature allows one Signal account to be used on multiple devices.
Linking typically occurs through a QR code prepared by Signal .
Apt44, a Russian state hacking group within the GRU , has also worked to enable Russian invasion forces to link Signal accounts on devices captured on the battlefront.
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