Poland urges officials to ditch Signal for state-run messaging apps
Poland's government is advising public-sector organizations to stop using Signal for official communications due to increased phishing attacks. Officials are encouraged to adopt domestically controlled encrypted messaging systems to enhance security. This recommendation aligns with a broader European trend towards digital sovereignty in government communications.
- ▪Poland's government is urging public-sector organizations to reduce reliance on Signal following a surge in phishing attacks.
- ▪The recommendation advises using trusted government-managed communication platforms instead of commercial messaging applications.
- ▪Two nationally operated systems, mSzyfr and SKR-Z, are recommended for secure official communications.
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Poland urges officials to ditch Signal for state-run messaging apps May 18, 2026 By Amar Ćemanović — Leave a Comment XLinkedInRedditFacebookShare Poland’s government is urging public-sector organizations to reduce their reliance on Signal for official communications and instead adopt domestically controlled encrypted messaging systems following a surge in phishing attacks targeting politicians, government personnel, and military staff. Poland’s Government Plenipotentiary for Cybersecurity warned that advanced persistent threat (APT) groups linked to hostile foreign intelligence services are actively attempting to compromise Signal accounts belonging to public officials and employees of state institutions.
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