Here’s How to Protect Yourself From This Sophisticated Signal Scam
Signal is one of the most secure encrypted communication platforms available, but that doesn't mean it's impenetrable against bad actors. Earlier this year, for example, the FBI was able to recover deleted Signal messages from a defendant's iPhone thanks to a vulnerability in how notifications are stored. (Apple has since patched this flaw.) Now, the app is a target for hackers, who are impersonating Signal's support team in a sophisticated phishing scam aimed at gaining access to secure chat backups. Here's what you need to know to protect your Signal account. How the latest Signal scam worksAs TechCrunch reports, threat actors are using an account titled "Signal Support" to send phishing messages to prospective targets requesting the recipient's recovery key. The message warns that backu...






