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fromBuzzFeed
3 months agoIf You're Worried About Privacy Under Trump, This Is The One App You Should Download Immediately
End-to-end encryption on Signal ensures maximum privacy by preventing even Signal from accessing user data.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 months agoSignal is the number-one downloaded app in the Netherlands. But why? | TechCrunch
Signal's popularity surge in the Netherlands highlights growing privacy concerns among users against big tech.
The app's not-for-profit model and minimal metadata tracking appeal to users seeking privacy.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
3 months agoSignal shuns Sweden over proposed encryption-busting laws
Signal CEO vows to exit countries that compromise encryption for law enforcement access.
The company stands firm against legislation mandating backdoor access to user data.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months agoWhat Is Signal, the App Involved in a War Plans Security Breach?
Signal's use by Trump administration officials highlights a serious intelligence breach and raises security concerns about encrypted messaging apps in government.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 months agoSignal is the number-one downloaded app in the Netherlands. But why? | TechCrunch
Signal's popularity surge in the Netherlands highlights growing privacy concerns among users against big tech.
The app's not-for-profit model and minimal metadata tracking appeal to users seeking privacy.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 months agoHackers Exploit Signal's Linked Devices Feature to Hijack Accounts via Malicious QR Codes
Russian-aligned threat actors are exploiting Signal's linked devices feature to compromise accounts through malicious QR codes.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months agoWarning over privacy of encrypted messages as Russia targets Signal Messenger | Computer Weekly
Russia-backed hackers have compromised encrypted messaging services, endangering journalists and activists.
Attacks on Signal are aimed at sensitive communications related to Ukraine.
Expanded targets for these attacks may soon include non-military users of various messaging platforms.
Information security
fromArs Technica
3 months agoRussia-aligned hackers are targeting Signal users with device-linking QR codes
Signal remains secure but is targeted by Russian agents to exploit its linking feature for manipulation.
US news
fromEngadget
2 months agoThe Pentagon warns government officials that Signal is being targeted by Russian hackers
The Pentagon warns against using Signal due to a phishing vulnerability exploited by Russian hacking groups.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 month agoThe Signal Clone Mike Waltz Was Caught Using Has Direct Access to User Chats
TM Signal's archiving feature compromises end-to-end encryption, exposing user communications to potential breaches.
TeleMessage's security flaws necessitate immediate investigation after revelations from Micah Lee.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months agoWarning over privacy of encrypted messages as Russia targets Signal Messenger | Computer Weekly
Russia-backed hackers have compromised encrypted messaging services, endangering journalists and activists.
Attacks on Signal are aimed at sensitive communications related to Ukraine.
Expanded targets for these attacks may soon include non-military users of various messaging platforms.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 month agoThe Signal Clone Mike Waltz Was Caught Using Has Direct Access to User Chats
TM Signal's archiving feature compromises end-to-end encryption, exposing user communications to potential breaches.
TeleMessage's security flaws necessitate immediate investigation after revelations from Micah Lee.
fromNextgov.com
1 month agoSignal clone used by Waltz to archive messages suspends services after reported hack
TeleMessage, a cloned version of encrypted messaging app Signal, has suspended service following a security incident where sensitive materials were accessed by a hacker.
Privacy professionals
#national-security
US news
fromTechCrunch
2 months agoThe Trump administration planned Yemen strikes in an unauthorized Signal chat | TechCrunch
The Trump administration's national security leaders mistakenly included a journalist in a confidential chat about military plans, raising serious concerns about communication security.
US news
fromTechCrunch
2 months agoThe Trump administration planned Yemen strikes in an unauthorized Signal chat | TechCrunch
The Trump administration's national security leaders mistakenly included a journalist in a confidential chat about military plans, raising serious concerns about communication security.
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