Monday, 9 March, 2026
Russia-Backed Hackers Breach Signal and WhatsApp Accounts of Dutch Officials
By TechShots Studio
The Netherlands has issued a high-level warning after Russia-backed hackers successfully breached the encrypted messaging accounts of several government officials and journalists. By exploiting sophisticated social engineering and technical vulnerabilities, attackers gained access to private Signal and WhatsApp communications. This security breach underscores the growing threat of state-sponsored cyber espionage targeting European leadership and media.
Read full story at Economic Times