The Pentagon cautioned against using Signal after a vulnerability was reported wherein Russian hackers could exploit the app's 'linked devices' feature to access sensitive communications. This memo comes on the heels of a major security breach where Trump administration officials accidentally included a journalist in a group chat discussing military operations. Despite the warnings, a Signal spokesperson clarified that the issue pertains to phishing attempts rather than inherent flaws in the app itself, urging users to be cautious about linking devices.
A vulnerability has been identified in the Signal messenger application; Russian professional hacking groups are employing its 'linked devices' features to spy on encrypted conversations.
The Pentagon issued a warning against using the messaging app due to a phishing vulnerability identified in Signal, which could compromise sensitive communications.
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