German security experts warn that state-backed hackers are using social engineering tactics to infiltrate the Signal messaging app of military leaders and journalists. They trick victims into revealing security codes or scanning malicious QR codes, allowing the attackers to access private conversations without detection.

The article features a live hacking demonstration by Kyle Hanslovan, former NSA operative and Huntress CEO. He showcases how hackers can exploit Microsoft 365, bypass MFA, and compromise systems in under 10 minutes using tactics like social engineering and credential theft.

Rachel Tobac, a cyber social engineer, discusses the art of persuasion in social engineering, emphasizing its dual nature as both a beneficial and deceptive practice. She explains how social engineers manipulate psychological principles to exploit human vulnerabilities, making it a sophisticated form of hacking that is often misunderstood.