US Offers $10M Bounty for Hackers Targeting WhatsApp, Signal
The US Department of State is offering up to $10 million for information on hackers targeting WhatsApp and Signal users, linked to Russia's intelligence and military services.
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The US Department of State is offering up to $10 million for information on hackers targeting WhatsApp and Signal users, linked to Russia's intelligence and military services.
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