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Hackers are trying to steal Signal users’ backups in new wave of widespread attacks

TechCrunch — Privacy · May 28, 2026 · International · Privacy Law

A new hacking campaign is trying to trick Signal users to give up their secret recovery key, which can be used to access online backups containing past messages.

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Hackers are trying to steal Signal users’ backups in new wave of widespread attacks

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