Ukraine Says Russian Intelligence Used Fake Support Texts to Steal Messaging Credentials

Ukrainian and US authorities have jointly uncovered a cyber campaign attributed to Russian intelligence services. The campaign targeted messaging accounts of various individuals, including government officials, military personnel, politicians, and activists in Ukraine, Europe, and the US. The goal of these systematic cyber attacks was to steal sensitive information. The attacks involved using fake support texts to trick victims into divulging their messaging credentials. The Security Service of Ukraine and the FBI collaborated on the investigation into this long-running campaign. The campaign's scope extended across multiple regions, affecting individuals in several countries.