Following a messaging scandal involving Trump administration officials, encrypted messaging app Signal experienced a significant spike in downloads. The scandal unfolded when The Atlantic's editor, Jeffrey Goldberg, was accidentally added to a group chat where sensitive military discussions took place. Downloads surged by 26% on the day the news broke and reached an all-time peak of 195,000 by Wednesday, reflecting public curiosity about the app used by officials. Although the administration downplayed the incident's severity, the inadvertent leak highlighted vulnerabilities in communication security.
In the wake of a messaging scandal involving the Trump administration, Signal app downloads have soared, doubling as a result of increased media attention.
Downloads for Signal surged 26% the day the news broke about The Atlantic journalist being added to a sensitive group chat involving high-ranking officials.
By Wednesday, downloads peaked at 195,000 from an average of 95,000, illustrating significant public interest in secure messaging due to the leak.
The incident revealed that while Signal's app was secure, a mistake by administration officials led to sensitive information being shared with an unintended recipient.
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