Signal has added new in-app confirmations, warning messages, and educational prompts to help users spot phishing and social engineering attempts. The update follows attacks that used bogus “Signal Support” alerts and the Linked Device feature to compromise accounts, including incidents linked to Russian state-sponsored hackers. #Signal #SignalSupport #FBI #RussianHackers
Keypoints
- Signal introduced new safeguards against phishing and social engineering.
- The app now shows “Name not verified” and “No groups in common” warnings.
- Users must confirm new requests with reminders about registration codes, PINs, and recovery keys.
- Safety tips now include richer guidance and stronger anti-fraud messaging.
- Users should watch for fake support messages and check for unknown linked devices.