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Signal’s New Update Prohibits Microsoft’s AI-Powered Recall Feature From Taking Screenshots
Signal, the popular privacy-focused messaging platform, rolled out a security feature on Wednesday to counteract Microsoft’s Recall feature. The new feature, dubbed Screen Security, will prevent devices from capturing screenshots of the application’s window. The San Francisco-based company said it was forced to take such drastic measures as Mic...
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Hacker Steals Data From US Government Through App Used By Trump Aide
Reuters identified more than 60 government users of the messaging platform TeleMessage in a cache of leaked data provided by Distributed Denial of Secrets, a nonprofit whose stated mission is to archive hacked and leaked documents in public interest.
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Mike Waltz Now Seen Using Less-Secure Copy Of Signal App At White House
The images, captured by Reuters, show Mike Waltz, the former national security adviser, using the TM SGNL app, which allows message retention and archiving.
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Trump Official Mike Waltz, Who Owned Up To 'Signalgate', To Quit: Report
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, who is embroiled in a huge controversy over sending details of airstrike plans in the messaging app Signal, will step down from his post, US media reported today.
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Pentagon Watchdog To Probe US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Over Signal Row
The Pentagon inspector general's office will investigate Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of commercial messaging app Signal to discuss air strikes on Yemen, a memo released Thursday said.
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Signal Head Defends Messaging App's Security After US War Plan Leak
Signal's president defended the app's security after US officials mistakenly added a journalist to an encrypted chatroom discussing US military action in Yemen. While not addressing the error, Meredith Whittaker called Signal the "gold standard in private comms" on X, highlighting its security benefits over WhatsApp amid claims of a national securi...
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What Is Signal, The Messaging App Trump Aides Used To Share Yemen War Plan
Top Trump administration officials used messaging app Signal to share war plans and mistakenly included a journalist in the encrypted chat, spurring calls by Democratic lawmakers for a congressional investigation into the security breach.
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Signal Head Defends Messaging App's Security After US War Plan Leak
The president of Signal defended the messaging app's security on Wednesday after top Trump administration officials mistakenly included a journalist in an encrypted
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Signal to Allow Synchronisation Across Multiple Devices Like Desktop, iPad Soon for iOS, Android Users
Signal, the popular messaging app, allows users to link additional devices like desktops or iPads to their primary Android or iOS smartphone. The company now says that users will soon be able to transfer and synchronise messages and media of one account across different devices.Â
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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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Signal Updated With Call Links Feature, Raise Hand Button, Emoji Reactions and More Improvements
Signal has been updated with Call Links, a feature that enables users to initiate a group call with multiple participants without the need to form a separate group chat. Additional updates include a "raise hand" button, emoji reactions, and a dedicated calls tab on Signal.
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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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"AI Relies On Mass Surveillance", Warns Signal Boss
The AI tools that crunch numbers, generate text and videos and find patterns in data rely on mass surveillance and exercise concerning control over our lives, the boss of encrypted messaging app Signal told AFP on Thursday.
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Apple Upgrades iMessage With PQ3 Quantum Computer-Resistant Encryption Protocol
Apple is updating iMessage with a PQ3 new cryptographic protocol to protect users from sophisticated attacks using quantum computers. According to Apple, the new encryption protocol could protect users from scenarios where encrypted data has been stored, only to be decrypted using a quantum computer at a later date.
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WhatsApp to Introduce 'Third Party Chats' Support to Comply With EU's DMA Regulations
WhatsApp is working on support for chat interoperability in order to comply with the EU's Digital Marketing Act (DMA) regulations. As part of the new third party chat support that is coming soon, WhatsApp users will soon be able to send and receive messages from users on third-party chat platforms. Here's everything you need to know about how chat ...
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Signal’s New Update Prohibits Microsoft’s AI-Powered Recall Feature From Taking Screenshots
Signal, the popular privacy-focused messaging platform, rolled out a security feature on Wednesday to counteract Microsoft’s Recall feature. The new feature, dubbed Screen Security, will prevent devices from capturing screenshots of the application’s window. The San Francisco-based company said it was forced to take such drastic measures as Mic...
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Hacker Steals Data From US Government Through App Used By Trump Aide
Reuters identified more than 60 government users of the messaging platform TeleMessage in a cache of leaked data provided by Distributed Denial of Secrets, a nonprofit whose stated mission is to archive hacked and leaked documents in public interest.
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Mike Waltz Now Seen Using Less-Secure Copy Of Signal App At White House
The images, captured by Reuters, show Mike Waltz, the former national security adviser, using the TM SGNL app, which allows message retention and archiving.
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Trump Official Mike Waltz, Who Owned Up To 'Signalgate', To Quit: Report
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, who is embroiled in a huge controversy over sending details of airstrike plans in the messaging app Signal, will step down from his post, US media reported today.
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Pentagon Watchdog To Probe US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Over Signal Row
The Pentagon inspector general's office will investigate Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of commercial messaging app Signal to discuss air strikes on Yemen, a memo released Thursday said.
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Signal Head Defends Messaging App's Security After US War Plan Leak
Signal's president defended the app's security after US officials mistakenly added a journalist to an encrypted chatroom discussing US military action in Yemen. While not addressing the error, Meredith Whittaker called Signal the "gold standard in private comms" on X, highlighting its security benefits over WhatsApp amid claims of a national securi...
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What Is Signal, The Messaging App Trump Aides Used To Share Yemen War Plan
Top Trump administration officials used messaging app Signal to share war plans and mistakenly included a journalist in the encrypted chat, spurring calls by Democratic lawmakers for a congressional investigation into the security breach.
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Signal Head Defends Messaging App's Security After US War Plan Leak
The president of Signal defended the messaging app's security on Wednesday after top Trump administration officials mistakenly included a journalist in an encrypted
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Signal to Allow Synchronisation Across Multiple Devices Like Desktop, iPad Soon for iOS, Android Users
Signal, the popular messaging app, allows users to link additional devices like desktops or iPads to their primary Android or iOS smartphone. The company now says that users will soon be able to transfer and synchronise messages and media of one account across different devices.Â
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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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Signal Updated With Call Links Feature, Raise Hand Button, Emoji Reactions and More Improvements
Signal has been updated with Call Links, a feature that enables users to initiate a group call with multiple participants without the need to form a separate group chat. Additional updates include a "raise hand" button, emoji reactions, and a dedicated calls tab on Signal.
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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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"AI Relies On Mass Surveillance", Warns Signal Boss
The AI tools that crunch numbers, generate text and videos and find patterns in data rely on mass surveillance and exercise concerning control over our lives, the boss of encrypted messaging app Signal told AFP on Thursday.
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Apple Upgrades iMessage With PQ3 Quantum Computer-Resistant Encryption Protocol
Apple is updating iMessage with a PQ3 new cryptographic protocol to protect users from sophisticated attacks using quantum computers. According to Apple, the new encryption protocol could protect users from scenarios where encrypted data has been stored, only to be decrypted using a quantum computer at a later date.
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WhatsApp to Introduce 'Third Party Chats' Support to Comply With EU's DMA Regulations
WhatsApp is working on support for chat interoperability in order to comply with the EU's Digital Marketing Act (DMA) regulations. As part of the new third party chat support that is coming soon, WhatsApp users will soon be able to send and receive messages from users on third-party chat platforms. Here's everything you need to know about how chat ...
