TeleMessage, used by the Trump administration to store encrypted messages, has suspended its services following a security breach that exposed messages sent through its platform. The breach was linked to a hacker attacking the Israeli company behind TeleMessage, resulting in the theft of sensitive messages from multiple encrypted messaging apps. The incident highlighted vulnerabilities in the application, raising alarm among security experts about using such tools for archiving encrypted communications. Calls for banning the service from competing messaging companies have also surfaced in response to the breach and its implications for data security.
The application, TeleMessage, is owned by Smarsh, which provides tools for governments to comply with record-keeping regulations and laws.
A hacker had breached the Israeli company that makes TeleMessage and stolen the contents of some direct messages and group chats.
Security experts have raised concerns about the service, noting that installing such an application to archive encrypted messages creates numerous security vulnerabilities.
WhatsApp and other messaging companies are actively attempting to ban TeleMessage.
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