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fromFuturism
1 month ago

"Mansplaining Audacity": President of Signal Watches in Bemusement as Random Man Explains Her Company's AI Strategy to Her

Mansplaining persists on social media, exemplified by a recent exchange involving Signal's president, Meredith Whittaker.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

WhatsApp's new ad feature sparks backlash-and a golden opportunity for Signal

Meta's plan to introduce ads in WhatsApp is prompting Signal to market itself as a more privacy-conscious alternative.
#privacy
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
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.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Signal is the number-one downloaded app in the Netherlands. But why? | TechCrunch

Signal's popularity surge in the Netherlands highlights growing privacy concerns among users against big tech.
The app's not-for-profit model and minimal metadata tracking appeal to users seeking privacy.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

"Microsoft has simply given us no other option," Signal says as it blocks Windows Recall

The Recall feature raises significant privacy concerns by indexing users' sensitive information without consent.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

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

Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Signal is the number-one downloaded app in the Netherlands. But why? | TechCrunch

Signal's popularity surge in the Netherlands highlights growing privacy concerns among users against big tech.
The app's not-for-profit model and minimal metadata tracking appeal to users seeking privacy.
#microsoft
#elon-musk
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
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X is blocking links to Signal, a secure messaging platform used by federal workers | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
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X is blocking links to Signal, a secure messaging platform used by federal workers | TechCrunch

fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

Signal, a new nightclub in Williamsburg, is opening this weekend

Signal is set to redefine nightlife in New York with its unique sound-first design, diverse music, and a focus on a phone-free dance experience.
NYC music
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Trump Administration Sure Is Having Trouble Keeping Its Comms Private

Mike Waltz's use of the hacked TeleMessage app highlights significant vulnerabilities in the security of government communications and raises questions about their overall privacy.
Marketing tech
#cybersecurity
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

The Signal Clone Mike Waltz Was Caught Using Has Direct Access to User Chats

fromFuturism
2 months ago
US news

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

Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
3 months 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.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
2 months ago

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.
US news
fromFuturism
2 months ago

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.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
3 months 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.
fromNew York Magazine
2 months ago

More Pete Hegseth Screwups Keep Emerging

Sources tell The Wall Street Journal that the Defense secretary took part in at least a dozen chats in the app, many of which were started by Hegseth himself. According to the Journal, Hegseth used the chats to discuss his schedule, foreign travel, and media appearances.
US politics
#telemessage
#pentagon
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

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.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months 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.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

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.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months 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.
fromCSO Online
2 months ago

Company behind modified Signal app used by Mike Walz allegedly hacked

TM SGNL, a secretive app used by officials, was allegedly hacked shortly after being spotted with former adviser Mike Walz.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

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

Waltz's nomination to UN Ambassador comes after a notable Signal controversy during his tenure as national security advisor, highlighting ongoing communication challenges in the administration.
US news
#encryption
Privacy professionals
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

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.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Signal shuns Sweden over proposed encryption-busting laws

Signal CEO vows to exit countries that compromise encryption for law enforcement access.
The company stands firm against legislation mandating backdoor access to user data.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

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.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Signal shuns Sweden over proposed encryption-busting laws

Signal CEO vows to exit countries that compromise encryption for law enforcement access.
The company stands firm against legislation mandating backdoor access to user data.
#national-security
US news
fromEngadget
4 months ago

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.
US news
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

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.
US news
fromEngadget
4 months ago

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.
US news
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

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.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

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.
#trump-administration
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

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.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

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.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

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

Hegseth pushed back on claims that he shared military plans via private channels, asserting they were informal and unclassified, despite strong contrary opinions from military experts.
US news
US news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months 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.
#federal-records-act
#white-house
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Signal sees its downloads double after scandal | TechCrunch

In the wake of a messaging scandal involving the Trump administration, Signal app downloads have soared, doubling as a result of increased media attention.
US news
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

"This isn't the Matrix" | TechCrunch

The incident raises concerns about contact privacy and secure messaging app functionalities.
#messaging-app
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
4 months ago

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.
fromEngadget
4 months ago

How to add someone to a Signal group chat

Signal is widely available across platforms, allowing secure messaging with features like group chats, disappearing messages, and customizable user experience through nicknames.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

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.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

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.
fromZDNET
4 months ago

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

Signal is an effective tool for keeping your chats private and secure, but the recent incident highlights that the issue lies with users' practices, not the app itself.
Privacy technologies
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fromBuzzFeed
5 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.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

X is blocking links to Signal

X users are unable to share Signal.me URLs due to a ban that incorrectly categorizes them as spam or harmful, impacting direct messaging and bio updates.
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