A report from the Google Threat Intelligence Group has revealed that Russian state threat groups have compromised Signal accounts utilized by Ukrainian military and government personnel. This breach allows eavesdropping on real-time communications. The report, released on February 21, 2025, highlights a new QR code-linked cyberattack targeting Signal, as hackers ramp up their offensive against users of the messaging application. Additionally, Google has issued an urgent warning to its 1.8 billion Gmail users regarding a dangerous attack that enables hackers to steal accounts. The situation has raised concerns about the security of encrypted communications and the potential for widespread account breaches.