📰 Iraanse Siamak over moordaanslag in Haarlem door regime: 'Het scheelde seconden'
Kritiek hebben op het Iraanse regime kan gevaarlijk zijn, ook voor Iraniërs die al jaren in Nederland wonen. De Iraanse Siamak Tahmasbi overleefde ternauwernood twee moordaanslagen, waar volgens de AIVD het Iraanse regime achter zit. ‘De politie was er gelukkig snel, het scheelde seconden’, vertelt hij aan RTL Nieuws.
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Dossier March 10, 2026: The Signal Hijack & the Shadow of UNC5792
STRATEGIC ADVISORY: THE END OF ENCRYPTED IMMUNITY
The "Digital Sanctuary" is under immediate threat. While global attention is fixed on the kinetic stalemate in Minab, a silent offensive is breaching the last lines of private communication. Dutch intelligence (AIVD/MIVD) has verified that Russian-linked threat actors, specifically the group tracked as UNC5792, are successfully bypassing the perceived safety of Signal and WhatsApp. This is not a breach of the encryption protocols themselves, but a masterclass in social engineering and "Feature Abuse."
THE ANATOMY OF THE ATTACK: HOW THEY GET IN
Russian state hackers are not "cracking" codes; they are tricking users into handing over the keys. Two primary vectors have been identified in this large-scale global campaign:
The "Ghost Support" Bot: Hackers are deploying sophisticated chatbots masquerading as "Signal Support" or "Meta Security Team." They send urgent messages claiming "unauthorized login attempts" or "security audits." Victims are pressured to provide their 6-digit verification code or Signal PIN. Once provided, the attacker registers the account on their own device, effectively "kidnapping" the identity.
GhostPairing (QR-Code Poisoning): This is the most dangerous vector. Attackers send malicious links disguised as invitations to exclusive group chats or "Government Security Updates." Clicking these links triggers a hidden pairing flow, silently linking the attacker’s browser as an invisible "Linked Device." The victim keeps access as normal, but the attacker can now read every message and view every media file in real-time.
THE TACTICAL LINK: RUSSIA & IRAN
We are tracking a synchronization between Russian UNC5792 and Iranian-linked groups like "Handala Hack." As the conflict in Minab intensifies, these actors are sharing infrastructure to target independent journalists, military personnel, and dissidents. By hijacking these accounts, they gain access to confidential sources and internal strategy, effectively turning encrypted apps into surveillance tools.
DIGITAL SELF-DEFENSE PROTOCOL:
Audit Linked Devices: Go to Settings -> Linked Devices NOW. If you see a session you did not start (e.g., "Windows/Chrome in Moscow" or simply an unknown browser), unlink it immediately.
Registration Lock: Enable it on Signal (Settings > Privacy > Registration Lock). This prevents anyone from re-registering your number without your personal PIN.
Two-Step Verification: Mandatory for WhatsApp.
Identify Duplicates: Watch for duplicate identities in group chats. If a member appears twice or changes their name to "Deleted Account," it is a high-probability sign of a compromised profile.
SOURCES & VERIFICATION:
AIVD Official Security Alert (March 9, 2026): https://english.aivd.nl/latest/news/2026/03/09/russia-targets-signal-and-whatsapp-accounts
Malwarebytes Labs - Phishing Campaign Analysis: https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2026/03/signal-and-whatsapp-accounts-targeted
NCSC Cyber Advisory: https://www.ncsc.nl/actueel/nieuws
CivicoHub Independent Ground Intelligence
#CyberSecurity #WhatsAppHack #Signal #Privacy #DigitalAutonomy #UNC5792 #CivicoHub #AIVD
AIVD en MIVD waarschuwen voor phishing via Signal en WhatsApp
De inlichtingendiensten benadrukken dat er geen technische kwetsbaarheden worden uitgebuit
🚨 Russian hackers target Signal and WhatsApp accounts of officials and military personnel.
The Dutch intelligence services ( #MIVD & #AIVD ) confirm a large-scale campaign using fake support bots to steal verification codes.
Three observations:
1️⃣ It is bizarre that politicians and high-ranking officials use commercial US apps (WhatsApp/Signal on AWS/Google servers) instead of a closed, government-owned system. Absurd.
2️⃣ I am glad that secure European alternatives like Session, Delta Chat, or Element/Matrix are excluded from this disaster.
3️⃣ Yet, they talk about "sovereignty" while ignoring these solutions, continuing to use American apps vulnerable to Russian hacking. This is our Europe.
🔗 Alternative 🇪🇺 Chat
#WHATSAPPalternative #SIGNALalternative
https://nerdculture.de/@anon_4601/116131521884259891
#CyberSecurity #Privacy #Espionage #RussianHackers #DigitalSovereignty #EU #CyberWar #Element #Matrix #boycottwhatsapp #BoycottUSA #BoycottSignal #NationalSecurity #ChatAlternative
🚨 Gli hacker russi prendono di mira gli account Signal e WhatsApp di funzionari e militari.
I servizi segreti olandesi ( #MIVD & #AIVD ) confermano una campagna su larga scala tramite falsi bot di supporto per rubare codici di verifica.
Tre considerazioni:
1️⃣ È bizzarro che politici e alti comandi usino app commerciali USA (WhatsApp/Signal su server AWS/Google) invece di un sistema chiuso e governativo. Assurdo
2️⃣ Mi fa piacere che alternative europee sicure come Session, Delta Chat o Element/Matrix siano escluse da questo disastro.
3️⃣ Si parla di "sovranità" ma si ignorano queste soluzioni, continuando a usare app americane hackerabili dai russi. Questa è la nostra Europa
🔗 Alternative 🇪🇺 Chat
#WHATSAPPalternative #SIGNALalternative
https://nerdculture.de/@anon_4601/116131521884259891
#CyberSecurity #Privacy #Spionaggio #RussianHackers #SovranitàDigitale #EU #CyberWar #Element #Matrix #boycottwhatsapp #BoycottUSA #BoycottSignal #SicurezzaNazionale #ChatAlternative
De #MIVD en #AIVD zijn voornemens een cyberoperatie waarbij de #Signal- en #Whatsapp-accounts van hoogwaardigheidsbekleders, militairen en ambtenaren grootschalig gecompromitteerd zijn, te attribueren aan de Russische Federatie. Bijgaande nota vraagt om een besluit daartoe.
📰 Rusland hackt WhatsApp en Signal van overheidsmedewerkers, melden inlichtingendiensten
https://nieuwsjunkies.nl/artikel/1yIl
🕚 11:08 | NOS Nieuws
🔸 #AIVD #MIVD #Inlichtingendienst #Hackers #Rusland
📰 Geheime diensten: Rusland kon Signal- en WhatsAppberichten lezen van Nederlandse militairen en topambtenaren
https://nieuwsjunkies.nl/artikel/1yIb
🕚 11:00 | RTL Nieuws
🔸 #AIVD #MIVD #Rusland #Signal #Ambtenaren
Rusland heeft toegang gekregen tot een groot aantal Signal- en WhatsApp-accounts van Nederlandse 'hoogwaardigheidsbekleders, militairen en ambtenaren'. Dat zeggen de Nederlandse geheime diensten, de AIVD en MIVD, in een gezamenlijke verklaring.
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