Delayed Government Response to Signal Phishing Campaign (netzpolitik.org)

• Phishing campaign active against Signal users since September 2025
• Official warnings issued only in February 2026
• High-level government officials, including Minister Verena Hubertz, among victims

"A sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Signal users, active since September 2025, was only disclosed by German authorities in February 2026. Among those compromised is Federal Construction Minister Verena Hubertz. The significant lag between the onset of the attacks and official security warnings has raised concerns regarding the government's cybersecurity resilience and internal data protection protocols."