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fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Someone used AI to impersonate Marco Rubio - you or your boss could be next

AI has emerged as a significant security risk by enabling impersonation of high-level government officials.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Signal's new Windows update prevents the system from capturing screenshots of chats | TechCrunch

Signal's new screen security feature for Windows 11 prevents screenshots to enhance user privacy, addressing concerns over Microsoft's Recall feature capturing sensitive content.
Privacy technologies
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Signal Clone Used by Mike Waltz Pauses Service After Reports It Got Hacked

A messaging app used by a Trump administration official suspended services due to data theft, highlighting security issues related to archiving features.
#cybersecurity
fromTheregister
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

TeleMessage probes 'hack' of Signal clone used by Feds

TeleMessage suspended services after reports of unprotected access to US government communications.
Information security
fromWIRED
5 months ago

A Signal Update Fends Off a Phishing Technique Used in Russian Espionage

Governments and users must be vigilant about cybersecurity threats, especially with encrypted messaging apps.
Russian hackers have exploited Signal's QR code feature to conduct espionage.
Information security
fromWIRED
5 months ago

A Signal Update Fends Off a Phishing Technique Used in Russian Espionage

Governments and users must be vigilant about cybersecurity threats, especially with encrypted messaging apps.
Russian hackers have exploited Signal's QR code feature to conduct espionage.
#trump-administration
US news
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Signalgate: Pete Hegseth's problematic passion for groupchats

Trump officials criticized for using Signal to discuss classified intel.
Digital vulnerabilities raised concerns about military discussions.
Signal chat included non-official participant, raising scrutiny.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Watchdog Group Asks Judge to Preserve Signal Chats by Top Trump Officials

The lawsuit aims to compel Trump administration officials to preserve Signal messages related to their official business.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

GOP Senator Tells CNN Investigating Trump Cabinet Over Signalgate is Entirely Appropriate'

Sen. Lankford supports an independent investigation into the use of a commercial app by Trump cabinet officials for sensitive military discussions.
#national-security
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Judge orders government to preserve Signal messages about Houthi military strike

A federal judge mandated the preservation of a military strike communication from the Trump administration.
The order targets messages discussing the timing of attacks on Yemen's Houthis.
The use of Signal for sensitive communications raises transparency and records management issues.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Mike Waltz claims full responsibility' for Signal chat group leaked to journalist

Michael Waltz accepts responsibility for accidentally including a journalist in a sensitive group chat regarding national security.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | What Happens When There's a Real National Security Crisis?

The national security team's handling of classified communications during a military operation raises serious concerns about their competence and risk management.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Judge orders government to preserve Signal messages about Houthi military strike

A federal judge mandated the preservation of a military strike communication from the Trump administration.
The order targets messages discussing the timing of attacks on Yemen's Houthis.
The use of Signal for sensitive communications raises transparency and records management issues.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Mike Johnson says he's not on Signal and jokes that his texts are 'monitored by the Russians'

A lot of them text. That's our main means of communication.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Government officials are kind of bad at the internet | TechCrunch

This mishandling of massively sensitive information was already troublesome enough, but this week, The New York Times reported that Hegseth shared information about the attacks on Yemen in another Signal chat.
US politics
#pentagon
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Pete Hegseth Reportedly Set Up Signal on Several Pentagon Computers to Circumvent Restrictions

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly circumvented Pentagon's phone ban by installing Signal on government computers to communicate with top officials.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

A Pentagon inspector general announces investigation into Hegseth's use of Signal

Pentagon investigates Secretary Hegseth's use of Signal app for discussing sensitive military operations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Pete Hegseth Reportedly Set Up Signal on Several Pentagon Computers to Circumvent Restrictions

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly circumvented Pentagon's phone ban by installing Signal on government computers to communicate with top officials.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

A Pentagon inspector general announces investigation into Hegseth's use of Signal

Pentagon investigates Secretary Hegseth's use of Signal app for discussing sensitive military operations.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Scott Jennings Gives Pete Hegseth PR Advice After Latest Scandal: I Wouldn't Do Any More Media Interviews Right Now'

If I were Secretary Hegseth, I wouldn't do any more media interviews right now. The best way to prove you can do the job is to do the job.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Details Hegseth Shared on Signal Came From a Secure Site

Details about American strikes in Yemen that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared on a commercial chat app came from U.S. Central Command through a secure, government system.
US news
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Attacks Reporter Over NEW Signalgate Bombshell Tells Him Find Something New'

Trump defends Secretary Hegseth amid new allegations of Signal app misuse, dismissing them as 'fake news'.
Reports allege Hegseth discussed military plans on the Signal app with family members.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Trump Threw An Absolute Fit Over 1 Simple Question: "Don't Bring That Up Again"

Trump dismissed questions about the IG investigation into Secretary Hegseth's use of the Signal app as a 'wasted story.'
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Don't Bring That Up Again': Trump Scolds Reporter for Asking Question About Signalgate

Trump dismissed a reporter's inquiry about the Hegseth investigation, labeling it a 'wasted story' and redirecting the conversation.
The Pentagon is evaluating Secretary Hegseth's use of the Signal app for military discussions. This includes compliance with policies and regulations.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
US news

Trump feels 'very comfortable' after being briefed on Houthi attack text scandal, blames 'lower level' Waltz staffer for mishap

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Attacks Reporter Over NEW Signalgate Bombshell Tells Him Find Something New'

Trump defends Secretary Hegseth amid new allegations of Signal app misuse, dismissing them as 'fake news'.
Reports allege Hegseth discussed military plans on the Signal app with family members.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Trump Threw An Absolute Fit Over 1 Simple Question: "Don't Bring That Up Again"

Trump dismissed questions about the IG investigation into Secretary Hegseth's use of the Signal app as a 'wasted story.'
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Don't Bring That Up Again': Trump Scolds Reporter for Asking Question About Signalgate

Trump dismissed a reporter's inquiry about the Hegseth investigation, labeling it a 'wasted story' and redirecting the conversation.
The Pentagon is evaluating Secretary Hegseth's use of the Signal app for military discussions. This includes compliance with policies and regulations.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
US news

Trump feels 'very comfortable' after being briefed on Houthi attack text scandal, blames 'lower level' Waltz staffer for mishap

US news
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Pentagon Is in a State of Confusion

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny for sharing sensitive military plans, amid speculation about his future in the position.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Hegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used Signal for communications that included family and staff, raising concerns over classified information sharing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Pentagon watchdog to investigate Pete Hegseth over Signal war-planning chat leak

The bipartisan Senate armed services committee has requested an investigation into Secretary Hegseth's alleged sharing of classified military intel via the messaging app Signal.
US news
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

GOP Congressman Says the Info in the Leaked Signal Chat Clearly Should Be Considered Classified' Amid Trump Admin Denials That it Was

Military discussions by Trump officials should have been classified, according to Rep. Mike Turner.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Is Jeffrey Goldberg legally allowed to release the Signal messages he received?

The Independent emphasizes the importance of on-the-ground reporting during critical U.S. events and supports accessible journalism without paywalls.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

It's An Embarrassment!' Dem Senator Demands Answers from CIA Director On War Plans Leak in Heated Senate Hearing Battle

Sen. Bennet fiercely criticized CIA Director Ratcliffe over a classified information breach involving a journalist in a government messaging chat.
#security-breach
US news
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Trump calls leak of top-secret Signal chat a 'glitch' as Democrats and Republicans say 'heads must roll'

A significant security breach occurred when a journalist was mistakenly added to a top-secret Signal group chat of Trump officials.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
US news

Top US officials 'inadvertently' share Yemen bomb plans with journalist in group chat, officials call European allies 'freeloaders'

US news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

What is Signal, the messaging app Trump team used to share war plans? | CBC News

Top Trump officials' Signal chat included a journalist, prompting calls for investigation into a possible security breach.
US news
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Trump calls leak of top-secret Signal chat a 'glitch' as Democrats and Republicans say 'heads must roll'

A significant security breach occurred when a journalist was mistakenly added to a top-secret Signal group chat of Trump officials.
US news
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Democrats and Republicans say 'heads must roll' after Trump team add journalist to top-secret group chat on Houthi attacks

A significant security breach occurred when a reporter was mistakenly added to a Signal group chat of Trump's top officials discussing sensitive military plans.
US news
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Top US officials 'inadvertently' share Yemen bomb plans with journalist in group chat, officials call European allies 'freeloaders'

A massive security breach occurred when a journalist was accidentally added to a sensitive Trump admin chat about military actions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Tiffany Cross Takes Vicious Shot at Trump Sec Hegseth on CNN Over Text Disaster

Tiffany Cross strongly criticized the misuse of an encrypted chat app for sensitive government communications, linking it to national security failings.
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