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Elon Musk Replaces X DMs With New Encrypted Chat Feature Supporting Large File Transfers
Elon Musk has begun rolling out X Chat in beta, replacing Direct Messages with a new encrypted communications system. Aimed at unifying messaging on the platform, X Chat offers end-to-end encryption, file sharing and vanishing messages, with audio and video calling built in. Access requires a four-digit PIN, a move some early users say adds frictio...
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3 Delhi Blast Terror Suspects Were In Touch With 2 Foreign Handlers: Sources
The names of two foreign handlers have emerged in the probe into the blast that ripped through Delhi, sources said.
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Delhi Blast Suspects Used Encrypted Swiss App To Share Maps, Plans
The three doctors linked to Faridabad's Al Falah University, who are under scanner for the deadly car blast near the Red Fort on Monday evening, were in constant contact through a Swiss communication app called Threema, police said on Thursday.
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Researchers Expose Shocking Vulnerabilities in Satellite Communications
Researchers using basic satellite equipment intercepted thousands of unencrypted transmissions from space, exposing sensitive data such as corporate communications, text messages, and even government links. The study highlights major security flaws in satellite networks used worldwide. Experts warn the findings reveal how easily hackers could explo...
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WhatsApp Launches Apple Watch App With Support for Voice Messages, Chat History and Reactions
WhatsApp has launched its Apple Watch app, now available for download on compatible smartwatches. Users can send voice notes, receive call alerts, react to messages, and view longer chats and history. All messages sent or received via the companion app are protected with end-to-end encryption, ensuring secure communication on the wearable device.
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Bitchat Becomes Jamaica’s Go-to App as Hurricane Melissa Cripples Communication
As Hurricane Melissa devastates parts of the Caribbean, Jamaica has witnessed a sharp rise in downloads of Jack Dorsey’s BitChat app. The decentralised platform enables offline, encrypted communication through Bluetooth mesh networks, providing a vital tool for residents facing power and internet outages. BitChat’s growing popularity underscore...
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"Foreign Terrorists Big Challenge": Jammu Sees 120 Anti-Terror Ops Every Day
Around 120 anti-terrorist operations are in progress each day in Jammu region, underscoring the terror threat and security challenges in a region that was free from terrorism until a few years ago.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 21 Satellites for US Military’s New Communications Network
On Sept. 10, 2025, SpaceX launched 21 satellites from Vandenberg, beginning the SDA’s first Transport Layer constellation for secure U.S. military communications. Built by York Space Systems, the satellites mark the first operational step toward a 126-satellite network linking American forces worldwide with encrypted, laser-based connections.
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14 Days, 1 Mission, Mahadev Peak: How Pahalgam Mastermind Was Hunted Down
The security forces in Jammu and Kashmir avenged the Pahalgam attack today after hunting down the mastermind, Suleiman Shah, alias Hashim Musa, in an encounter in Srinagar.
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How Pakistani Handlers Used A Popular Mobile Game To Target Rajasthan Man
Sohail was arrested in September last year, and the chargesheet filed by Rajasthan's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has revealed details not just about Sohail but also foreign-linked online networks that are targeting Indians,
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Pahalgam Terrorists Still In South Kashmir, Have Food, Provisions: Sources
The four terrorists who shot and killed 26 people in Pahalgam in south Kashmir on April 22, and who have been on the run since - evading a massive manhunt involving the military and local police - are likely still in the area, NIA sources said.
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FM Claims Access to WhatsApp Messages Led to Seizure of Crypto Worth Rs. 90 Crore
This week in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that encrypted communication channels are being misused for financial crimes like money laundering and tax evasion. She revealed that authorities were able to seize over Rs. 90 crores in crypto assets from a syndicate thanks to access to WhatsApp messages.
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FBI Warns Texts Between Android And iPhone Could Be Targeted By Chinese Hackers, Shares Safety Tips
FBI urged citizens to use encryption to secure their communications amid a massive Chinese cyberattack.
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Google Working on Bringing Cross-Platform Chat Encryption 'As Soon as Possible' After iOS 18 Adds RCS Support
iOS 18 now supports RCS chats on eligible iPhone models with compatible network providers. Google has now announced its efforts to implement cross-platform end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messaging, as it attempts to secure communications between iOS and Android devices.
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Signal Private Messenger Blocked in Russia by Roskomnadzor: Report
Signal Private Messenger has been blocked in Russia by Roskomnadzor, the country's state communications watchdog, according to news agency Interfax. The app has reportedly been blocked in the country for violating laws linked to anti-terrorist operations, but Signal users in Russia have reported that the service is working normally when accessed vi...
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Elon Musk Replaces X DMs With New Encrypted Chat Feature Supporting Large File Transfers
Elon Musk has begun rolling out X Chat in beta, replacing Direct Messages with a new encrypted communications system. Aimed at unifying messaging on the platform, X Chat offers end-to-end encryption, file sharing and vanishing messages, with audio and video calling built in. Access requires a four-digit PIN, a move some early users say adds frictio...
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3 Delhi Blast Terror Suspects Were In Touch With 2 Foreign Handlers: Sources
The names of two foreign handlers have emerged in the probe into the blast that ripped through Delhi, sources said.
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Delhi Blast Suspects Used Encrypted Swiss App To Share Maps, Plans
The three doctors linked to Faridabad's Al Falah University, who are under scanner for the deadly car blast near the Red Fort on Monday evening, were in constant contact through a Swiss communication app called Threema, police said on Thursday.
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Researchers Expose Shocking Vulnerabilities in Satellite Communications
Researchers using basic satellite equipment intercepted thousands of unencrypted transmissions from space, exposing sensitive data such as corporate communications, text messages, and even government links. The study highlights major security flaws in satellite networks used worldwide. Experts warn the findings reveal how easily hackers could explo...
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WhatsApp Launches Apple Watch App With Support for Voice Messages, Chat History and Reactions
WhatsApp has launched its Apple Watch app, now available for download on compatible smartwatches. Users can send voice notes, receive call alerts, react to messages, and view longer chats and history. All messages sent or received via the companion app are protected with end-to-end encryption, ensuring secure communication on the wearable device.
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Bitchat Becomes Jamaica’s Go-to App as Hurricane Melissa Cripples Communication
As Hurricane Melissa devastates parts of the Caribbean, Jamaica has witnessed a sharp rise in downloads of Jack Dorsey’s BitChat app. The decentralised platform enables offline, encrypted communication through Bluetooth mesh networks, providing a vital tool for residents facing power and internet outages. BitChat’s growing popularity underscore...
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"Foreign Terrorists Big Challenge": Jammu Sees 120 Anti-Terror Ops Every Day
Around 120 anti-terrorist operations are in progress each day in Jammu region, underscoring the terror threat and security challenges in a region that was free from terrorism until a few years ago.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 21 Satellites for US Military’s New Communications Network
On Sept. 10, 2025, SpaceX launched 21 satellites from Vandenberg, beginning the SDA’s first Transport Layer constellation for secure U.S. military communications. Built by York Space Systems, the satellites mark the first operational step toward a 126-satellite network linking American forces worldwide with encrypted, laser-based connections.
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14 Days, 1 Mission, Mahadev Peak: How Pahalgam Mastermind Was Hunted Down
The security forces in Jammu and Kashmir avenged the Pahalgam attack today after hunting down the mastermind, Suleiman Shah, alias Hashim Musa, in an encounter in Srinagar.
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How Pakistani Handlers Used A Popular Mobile Game To Target Rajasthan Man
Sohail was arrested in September last year, and the chargesheet filed by Rajasthan's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has revealed details not just about Sohail but also foreign-linked online networks that are targeting Indians,
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Pahalgam Terrorists Still In South Kashmir, Have Food, Provisions: Sources
The four terrorists who shot and killed 26 people in Pahalgam in south Kashmir on April 22, and who have been on the run since - evading a massive manhunt involving the military and local police - are likely still in the area, NIA sources said.
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FM Claims Access to WhatsApp Messages Led to Seizure of Crypto Worth Rs. 90 Crore
This week in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that encrypted communication channels are being misused for financial crimes like money laundering and tax evasion. She revealed that authorities were able to seize over Rs. 90 crores in crypto assets from a syndicate thanks to access to WhatsApp messages.
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FBI Warns Texts Between Android And iPhone Could Be Targeted By Chinese Hackers, Shares Safety Tips
FBI urged citizens to use encryption to secure their communications amid a massive Chinese cyberattack.
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Google Working on Bringing Cross-Platform Chat Encryption 'As Soon as Possible' After iOS 18 Adds RCS Support
iOS 18 now supports RCS chats on eligible iPhone models with compatible network providers. Google has now announced its efforts to implement cross-platform end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messaging, as it attempts to secure communications between iOS and Android devices.
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Signal Private Messenger Blocked in Russia by Roskomnadzor: Report
Signal Private Messenger has been blocked in Russia by Roskomnadzor, the country's state communications watchdog, according to news agency Interfax. The app has reportedly been blocked in the country for violating laws linked to anti-terrorist operations, but Signal users in Russia have reported that the service is working normally when accessed vi...
