How threat actors weaponize encrypted messaging platforms for high-value target reconnaissance and exploitation

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German agencies warn of sophisticated state-sponsored phishing campaigns targeting politicians and military officials through Signal messenger app exploitation.

CRESCENTHARVEST campaign deploys custom RAT malware against Iran protest supporters, demonstrating advanced surveillance TTPs for long-term information theft and monitoring operations.

German intelligence warns of sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting senior officials via Signal. APTs use social engineering and account takeover techniques to compromise high-value targets for intelligence gathering.