Phishing Signal enhances security with new features to combat phishing attacks May 13, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) Signal has introduced new in-app confirmations and warning messages to bolster defenses against phishing and social engineering tactics that can lead to fraud. These measures aim to create a pause for users to assess the legitimacy of external requests, as reported by Bleeping Computer. The messaging app is implementing several new features to protect users from scams, particularly those impersonating Signal Support. Recent attacks, linked by the FBI and Dutch and German authorities to Russian state-sponsored hackers, have exploited the Linked Device feature. Attackers convince victims to scan QR codes or share one-time codes, allowing them to link their device to the target's account and access chats and contacts. The new protections include a "Name not verified" label for new contacts, a prompt to confirm message requests with reminders not to share registration codes or PINs, enhanced safety tips, and explicit warnings against responding to messages claiming to be from Signal Support. Users are advised to remain vigilant for suspicious messages, verify linked devices in settings, and never share sensitive account information. Source: Bleeping Computer SC Staff Related Phishing Frame Security launches with $50 million to combat AI-driven social engineering SC Staff May 12, 2026 Frame Security's platform leverages AI to create realistic attack simulations and provide tailored, on-the-spot guidance to employees. Phishing Romanian national extradited to US for 17-year-old hacking scheme SC Staff May 8, 2026 Sandu appeared in a U.S. court following his extradition from Romania to face charges of bank fraud and conspiracy. Phishing Herd Security raises $3 million for AI-powered security training SC Staff May 8, 2026 Founded in 2025, Herd Security provides an agentic AI platform designed for continuous security awareness training. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe You can skip this ad in 5 seconds