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fromEngadget

The 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.

fromComputerworld

Signal threatens to leave France if encryption backdoor required

Signal threatens to leave France if encryption backdoor laws are enacted, emphasizing user security and privacy.

fromWIRED

The 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

Unspoken risk: Human factors undermine trusted platforms | Computer Weekly

Encrypted platforms are secure, but human error can undermine them very easily.

fromSecuritymagazine

3 weeks ago

Behind the signal leak: Vulnerabilities in high-security communication

Vulnerabilities in Signal highlight risks to communications security.

Organizations must adopt a disciplined approach to secure messaging.

Human error and cyberattacks are threats to high-security apps like Signal.

fromFuturism

The Trump Administration Switched to a Sketchy Signal Clone and It Got Hacked, Leaking Messages

The messaging app clone of Signal used by Mike Waltz was hacked, exposing significant security vulnerabilities.

fromEngadget

The 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.

fromComputerworld

Signal threatens to leave France if encryption backdoor required

Signal threatens to leave France if encryption backdoor laws are enacted, emphasizing user security and privacy.

fromWIRED

The 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

Unspoken risk: Human factors undermine trusted platforms | Computer Weekly

Encrypted platforms are secure, but human error can undermine them very easily.

fromSecuritymagazine

3 weeks ago

Behind the signal leak: Vulnerabilities in high-security communication

Vulnerabilities in Signal highlight risks to communications security.

Organizations must adopt a disciplined approach to secure messaging.

Human error and cyberattacks are threats to high-security apps like Signal.

fromFuturism

The Trump Administration Switched to a Sketchy Signal Clone and It Got Hacked, Leaking Messages

The messaging app clone of Signal used by Mike Waltz was hacked, exposing significant security vulnerabilities.

Hegseth shared Yemen war plans in 2nd Signal chat reports DW 04/21/2025

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared sensitive information in an unauthorized Signal group chat, prompting investigations and controversy.

Digital life

2 weeks ago

Hegseth Set Up Signal on a Computer in His Pentagon Office

Defense Secretary Hegseth used Signal for communications in the Pentagon, which raises security concerns due to the involvement of personal contacts.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Pete Hegseth Conducted Pentagon Business on At Least a Dozen Separate' Signal Chats: Report

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth preferred using Signal for official Pentagon communications, leading to scrutiny over his management practices.

fromNew York Magazine

US politics

More Pete Hegseth Screwups Keep Emerging

Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny over leadership and communication practices as Defense Secretary, particularly regarding his use of the app Signal for sensitive discussions.

fromwww.dw.com

2 weeks ago

Hegseth shared Yemen war plans in 2nd Signal chat reports DW 04/21/2025

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared sensitive information in an unauthorized Signal group chat, prompting investigations and controversy.

Digital life

2 weeks ago

Hegseth Set Up Signal on a Computer in His Pentagon Office

Defense Secretary Hegseth used Signal for communications in the Pentagon, which raises security concerns due to the involvement of personal contacts.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Pete Hegseth Conducted Pentagon Business on At Least a Dozen Separate' Signal Chats: Report

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth preferred using Signal for official Pentagon communications, leading to scrutiny over his management practices.

fromNew York Magazine

US politics

More Pete Hegseth Screwups Keep Emerging

Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny over leadership and communication practices as Defense Secretary, particularly regarding his use of the app Signal for sensitive discussions.

more#pete-hegseth

fromNextgov.com

Privacy professionals

Signal clone used by Waltz to archive messages suspends services after reported hack

TeleMessage suspended its services after a hacker breached internal materials, including sensitive information related to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The 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.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Trump administration sued over Signal chat

Cabinet members are sued for using Signal to discuss military strikes, risking destruction of federal records.

How Signal turned a national security crisis into a branding moment

Signalgate transformed into a marketing opportunity for the encrypted communication app Signal, showcasing its significance in privacy.

US politics

Trump on Signalgate: 'I think we learned: Maybe don't use Signal'

Trump's administration learned to be cautious about using Signal for secure communications.

Privacy professionals

Signal is the unlikely star of Trump's first 100 days

Signal's unexpected rise to prominence highlights security concerns over top officials using unsecure platforms for sensitive discussions.

US news

Photo appears to show now-former national security advisor Mike Waltz checking Signal during a Cabinet meeting

Mike Waltz has been nominated by Trump for UN Ambassador amid past controversies with encrypted messaging.

The 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.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Trump administration sued over Signal chat

Cabinet members are sued for using Signal to discuss military strikes, risking destruction of federal records.

How Signal turned a national security crisis into a branding moment

Signalgate transformed into a marketing opportunity for the encrypted communication app Signal, showcasing its significance in privacy.

US politics

Trump on Signalgate: 'I think we learned: Maybe don't use Signal'

Trump's administration learned to be cautious about using Signal for secure communications.

Privacy professionals

Signal is the unlikely star of Trump's first 100 days

Signal's unexpected rise to prominence highlights security concerns over top officials using unsecure platforms for sensitive discussions.

US news

Photo appears to show now-former national security advisor Mike Waltz checking Signal during a Cabinet meeting

Mike Waltz has been nominated by Trump for UN Ambassador amid past controversies with encrypted messaging.

more#national-security

#silicon-valley

fromThe Nation

Right-wing politics

The Group Chat From Hell Has Been Exposed

Silicon Valley elites use private chats to influence political discourse, particularly in favor of Donald Trump's alignment with the tech industry.

Right-wing politics

How Marc Andreesen's Signal group chats helped spawn the tech right

Marc Andreesen's Signal group chats unite Silicon Valley elites and right-wing pundits, forming a powerful influence on U.S. governance.

Right-wing politics

fromThe Nation

The Group Chat From Hell Has Been Exposed

Silicon Valley elites use private chats to influence political discourse, particularly in favor of Donald Trump's alignment with the tech industry.

Right-wing politics

How Marc Andreesen's Signal group chats helped spawn the tech right

Marc Andreesen's Signal group chats unite Silicon Valley elites and right-wing pundits, forming a powerful influence on U.S. governance.

Hegseth is in hot water again over sharing attack plans. But this time it may be worse

Hegseth's sharing of military plans raises serious security concerns despite his claims of informal, unclassified exchanges.

fromNextgov.com

Government interest in chat archiving service skyrockets following Signalgate

Federal agencies are now prioritizing compliance with the Federal Records Act regarding internal communications after a major reporting incident involving Signal.

#trump-administration

Military social media is blowing up with Signal memes

Misuse of Signal by Trump officials raises significant operational security concerns in military communications.

US news

Signal sees its downloads double after scandal | TechCrunch

Signal's downloads surged due to the Trump administration's messaging scandal.

US politics

CIA head defends involvement in botched Signal chat, denies sharing classified information

The CIA permits the use of Signal for work communications, according to CIA Director John Ratcliffe.

Military social media is blowing up with Signal memes

Misuse of Signal by Trump officials raises significant operational security concerns in military communications.

US news

Signal sees its downloads double after scandal | TechCrunch

Signal's downloads surged due to the Trump administration's messaging scandal.

more#trump-administration

US politics

CIA head defends involvement in botched Signal chat, denies sharing classified information

The CIA permits the use of Signal for work communications, according to CIA Director John Ratcliffe.

If 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.

What 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.

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Signal gets new video call features, making it a viable alternative to Zoom, Meet and Teams | TechCrunch

Signal expands video calling features to rival Zoom and Microsoft Teams with a new 'Calls' tab and link-sharing capabilities.

Privacy technologies

A beginner's guide to using Signal

Signal prioritizes user privacy through end-to-end encryption, enhancing secure communication.

fromNew York Post

Privacy technologies

Signal head defends messaging app's security after Houthi attack text leak: 'Gold standard in private comms'

Signal's messaging app emphasizes privacy and security, using end-to-end encryption and minimal data collection.

fromZDNET

Privacy technologies

What is Signal? 7 features that make it a go-to app for private, secure messaging

The issues with sensitive information sharing highlight user responsibility over the security of messaging apps like Signal.

fromBuzzFeed

2 months ago

If 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.

What 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.

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Signal gets new video call features, making it a viable alternative to Zoom, Meet and Teams | TechCrunch

Signal expands video calling features to rival Zoom and Microsoft Teams with a new 'Calls' tab and link-sharing capabilities.

Privacy technologies

A beginner's guide to using Signal

Signal prioritizes user privacy through end-to-end encryption, enhancing secure communication.

fromNew York Post

Privacy technologies

Signal head defends messaging app's security after Houthi attack text leak: 'Gold standard in private comms'

Signal's messaging app emphasizes privacy and security, using end-to-end encryption and minimal data collection.

fromZDNET

Privacy technologies

What is Signal? 7 features that make it a go-to app for private, secure messaging

The issues with sensitive information sharing highlight user responsibility over the security of messaging apps like Signal.

more#privacy

US politics

Signal's founder pokes fun at the US military group chat debacle

Signal's founder humorously promoted the app in response to a military group chat leak, contrasting with official concerns about the breach.