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The reward targets foreign cyber operations that threaten messaging platforms widely used by Americans for personal and business communication. Successful identification could reduce risks of surveillance or data theft affecting users in the United States.

What to watch next

  • Watch for subsequent Department of Justice or State Department announcements naming specific individuals or confirming arrests tied to the bounty.
Tech propakistani.pk · Jun 30, 2026 15:17 UTC

US offers $10M bounty on Russian WhatsApp hackers

US federal authorities announced a reward of up to $10 million for information identifying members of a Russian state-linked cyber group. The effort focuses on hackers who have targeted WhatsApp acco…