Event Brief
FBI Warns of Phishing Attacks on Messaging Apps
Filed: Apr 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: A joint warning from CISA and FBI highlights Russian-linked phishing targeting messaging app users to access private chats.
WHO: FBI
WHAT: warning about phishing attacks
WHEN: Apr 16, 2026 at 11:23 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Phishing attacks are being conducted by Russian-linked cyber actors.
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