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  • TECHNOLOGYJul 7 · 18:38 UTCDECRYPT
    Radar Chat Wants to Make Sending Bitcoin as Easy as Firing Off a Text

    Radar Chat integrates encrypted messaging with self-custodial Bitcoin payments using Signal’s open-source technology and the Lightning Network. The platform aims to simplify Bitcoin transactions to the ease of sending a text message.

  • SECURITYJul 4 · 01:44 UTCTHE HINDU NATIONAL
    Alert locopilots stop train going in the wrong direction in Chennai Division

    Alert locopilots in Chennai Division stopped a train that had been diverted to the wrong route despite a signal being cleared for another direction. The incident was confirmed by official sources, highlighting a potential safety issue.

  • TECHNOLOGYJul 2 · 18:45 UTCTHE HINDU NATIONAL
    After WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal receive notices on username feature

    Telegram and Signal received notices regarding their username feature, following WhatsApp's directive to pause a similar feature due to scam and impersonation concerns. Spokespersons for Telegram and Signal did not immediately comment.

  • POLITICSJul 1 · 16:21 UTCKSTP ABC MINNEAPOLIS
    Demonstrators expected at Minneapolis courthouse in support of accused anti-ICE protesters

    Demonstrators are expected at the Minneapolis federal courthouse to support 15 protesters accused of conspiring to harass ICE agents and impede their operations. Federal prosecutors allege the defendants, linked to antifa groups, used Signal to coordinate actions, including staking out a federal building and disrupting ICE activities. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.

  • POLITICSJun 30 · 01:10 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    Hegseth, Rubio, and Caine Had an Auto-Deleting Signal Chat

    President Trump advised against using Signal after his advisers accidentally sent war plans to The Atlantic's editor, but top officials continued using the app for group chats with auto-deletion settings. The State Department released records via FOIA litigation, revealing Signal chats between national security figures, including a group with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine, raising concerns about compliance with federal record-keeping laws.

  • SECURITYJun 29 · 06:01 UTCR/SCAMS
    Amazon workgroup fake!

    A scam involving a fake Amazon recruiter offering remote work through an app called Signal was reported. The victim completed tasks for earning money but was later asked to deposit more funds to withdraw, resulting in a $3,000 loss.

  • SECURITYJun 28 · 09:24 UTCTHE INTERCEPT
    Online Age Verification Law Could Kill Whistleblowing

    The KIDS Act, a proposed U.S. law, requires age verification for social media platforms, potentially compromising online anonymity. Critics argue it could enable the government to track journalists' confidential sources by creating new data pools for identification.

  • SECURITYJun 26 · 22:06 UTCBLEEPING COMPUTER
    FBI: Russian hackers now target Signal backup recovery keys

    The FBI and CISA warn that Russian intelligence-linked hackers are targeting Signal users through a phishing campaign to steal Backup Recovery Keys, enabling access to historical messages. The campaign has evolved to focus on these keys, which are critical for securing Signal backups.

  • SECURITYJun 26 · 19:38 UTCTHE HACKER NEWS
    FBI Warns Russian Intelligence Hackers Target Signal Backup Recovery Keys

    The FBI and CISA have updated their warning about Russian hackers phishing Signal accounts to obtain backup recovery keys, allowing attackers to access message history and take over accounts. The keys remain valid indefinitely once compromised.

  • WORLDJun 26 · 17:05 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Venezuelans hope online posts will bring news of missing after devastating earthquakes

    Venezuelans are using social media and online registries to search for missing loved ones after two powerful earthquakes killed hundreds and injured thousands. Independent registries report up to 40,000 missing, surpassing official numbers, while the United Nations has called for restored social media access to aid in the search efforts.

  • WORLDJun 26 · 08:16 UTCWTOP DC
    Venezuelans hope online posts will bring news of missing after devastating earthquakes

    Venezuelans are using social media and online registries to search for missing loved ones after two powerful earthquakes caused widespread damage and over 235 deaths. The official death toll and injured numbers are 235 and 4,300 respectively, with independent reports documenting up to 40,000 missing people. The United Nations urged the government to restore social media access to aid rescue efforts, as platforms like X and Signal remain blocked.

  • WORLDJun 26 · 07:18 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Venezuelans hope online posts will bring news of missing after devastating earthquakes

    Venezuelans are using social media and online registries to search for missing loved ones after two powerful earthquakes caused widespread damage and over 235 deaths. Independent efforts documenting up to 40,000 missing people exceed official government accounts, as communication challenges and social media restrictions complicate rescue operations.

  • CRIMEJun 24 · 19:21 UTCWAFB BATON ROUGE
    Man charged with distributing child porn expressed excitement about abusing young boys, investigators say

    A Missouri man, Brian Michael Ebbinghaus, is charged with distributing child pornography online. Investigators revealed he managed a Signal group named 'White American teen boys 14-17,' where he shared explicit content and expressed excitement about sexually abusing young boys. Authorities linked him to the group through IP address tracking and facial recognition.

  • CRIMEJun 24 · 19:21 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTE
    Man charged with distributing child porn expressed excitement about abusing young boys, investigators say

    A Missouri man, Brian Michael Ebbinghaus, is charged with distributing child pornography online through a messaging app group named 'White American teen boys 14-17,' where he allegedly shared explicit content and expressed excitement about abusing young boys. An undercover FBI agent infiltrated the group, leading to Ebbinghaus' identification via a selfie and IP address in Chesterfield, Missouri.

  • CRIMEJun 24 · 19:21 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLE
    Man charged with distributing child porn expressed excitement about abusing young boys, investigators say

    A Missouri man, Brian Michael Ebbinghaus, is charged with distributing child pornography online through a Signal messaging group called 'White American teen boys 14-17.' Investigators found he shared 24 videos and images of child pornography, expressed excitement about sexually abusing young boys, and sent explicit content to an undercover FBI agent. His IP address was traced to Missouri, and he allegedly managed a group with 497 members.

  • SECURITYJun 20 · 22:54 UTCDAILY MAIL
    Nine passengers fight for life as investigators probe why crash train went past signal - as King Charles says he's 'greatly saddened' by driver's death

    Nine passengers are in critical condition after a train crash where the train passed a signal, prompting an investigation. King Charles expressed being 'greatly saddened' by the death of the train driver.

  • TECHNOLOGYJun 20 · 20:32 UTCTECHCRUNCH
    Signal’s Meredith Whittaker wants you to remember that AI chatbots ‘are not your friends’

    Meredith Whittaker of Signal warns that AI chatbots are not conscious beings or sentient interlocutors. She emphasizes that users should not consider these tools as friends.

  • SECURITYJun 18 · 03:27 UTCWRIC ABC8 RICHMOND
    Chesterfield debuts new signal, crosswalk at troubled intersection, first of many pedestrian safety improvements

    Chesterfield County leaders and transportation officials celebrated the debut of a new signal and crosswalk at a troubled intersection, marking the first of several planned pedestrian safety projects. The initiative aims to improve safety for pedestrians through infrastructure upgrades.

  • POLITICSJun 16 · 19:57 UTCWTOP DC
    Federal prosecutors charge 15 people with impeding agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown

    Federal prosecutors in Minnesota charged 15 individuals with conspiring to impede immigration enforcement efforts, including through blockades and surveillance of ICE agents. The charges follow a Trump administration crackdown dubbed Operation Metro Surge, which targeted fraud in the Somali community and sparked widespread protests.

  • SECURITYJun 16 · 14:46 UTCNY POST
    White House Freedom 250 plot involved up to 12 suspects across US who had ‘accelerationist ideology’: feds

    The FBI prevented a plot targeting the White House Freedom 250 event involving up to 12 suspects with an accelerationist ideology. The plan was foiled after the FBI infiltrated a Signal chat group, with a parent reporting the group to police.

  • POLITICSJun 13 · 13:00 UTCSF STANDARD
    Group chats and infighting: Inside tech elites’ madcap war against the billionaire tax

    Tech elites used a private Signal chat to brainstorm strategies against a proposed California wealth tax and later coordinated efforts to oppose it. The group transitioned from planning to active measures aimed at defeating the tax.

  • POLITICSJun 4 · 11:34 UTCFOX NEWS
    Secret Signal chats reveal how anti-ICE agitators coordinated Newark riots

    Anti-ICE agitators coordinated protests at Newark's Delaney Hall ICE detention facility through encrypted Signal chats, using monikers like 'framed.unrest' and 'Wicked Something' to organize logistics and supplies. A network of 100 groups, including the ACLU and Democratic Socialists of America, with collective annual revenues of $825 million, has strategically planned protests against federal immigration policies. Investigations by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and congressional committees examine alleged nonprofit law abuses to incite conflict.

  • POLITICSJun 4 · 11:34 UTCFOX NEWS POLITICS
    Secret Signal chats reveal how anti-ICE agitators coordinated Newark riots

    Anti-ICE agitators coordinated protests at Newark's Delaney Hall ICE detention facility through encrypted Signal chats, using organized groups like 'framed.unrest' and 'Wicked Something' to plan logistics. A Fox News Digital investigation found the protests were part of a years-long strategy by well-funded groups, including the ACLU and Indivisible, with collective annual revenues of $825 million. Investigations into alleged nonprofit law abuses have been launched by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and House committees.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 19:11 UTCTHE HACKER NEWS
    WhatsApp, Slack Notifications Could Hijack Google Gemini on Android

    A poisoned notification from apps like WhatsApp, Slack, or Instagram could hijack Google Gemini's voice assistant on Android, enabling actions like opening connected windows, faking messages, initiating Zoom calls, or poisoning the device's memory. No malicious app is required for the attack.

  • SECURITYMay 28 · 19:07 UTCTECHCRUNCH
    Hackers are trying to steal Signal users’ backups in new wave of phishing attacks

    Hackers are launching a new phishing campaign targeting Signal users to steal their secret recovery keys, which grant access to online backups containing past messages. The attack aims to trick users into revealing these keys through deceptive tactics.

  • SECURITYMay 20 · 08:30 UTCTHE REGISTER
    London's police asked Big Tech for comms data over 700,000 times last year

    London's Metropolitan Police requested access to private communications data over 700,000 times in 2025, including from tech companies like Proton and Signal, sparking concerns about surveillance and privacy. The police force obtained data from Proton's mail service users 139 times since 2024. The Met's data acquisition practices have been disputed by Proton and Signal.

  • SECURITYMay 18 · 12:15 UTCTHE REGISTER
    Poland directs officials to ditch Signal in favor of 'secure' state-developed alternative

    The Polish government is urging public officials to stop using Signal and switch to a state-developed alternative called mSzyfr Messenger due to security risks. The government cited social engineering attacks and phishing campaigns conducted by advanced persistent threat groups as reasons for the change. mSzyfr Messenger is designed for use by public administration entities and relies on multi-factor authentication provided by US companies.

  • TECHNOLOGYMay 15 · 07:18 UTCCOINTELEGRAPH
    Signal hints it could leave Canada over lawful access bill

    Signal's vice president of strategy stated that the company would rather leave Canada than comply with Bill C-22, which could compromise end-to-end encryption. This decision is in response to the lawful access bill. The bill poses a threat to Signal's encryption methods.

  • SECURITYMay 14 · 14:07 UTCTECHCRUNCH
    A spyware investigator exposed Russian government hackers trying to hijack Signal accounts

    A group of Russian government hackers attempted to hack a security researcher who investigates spyware attacks, but the researcher was able to expose their efforts and reveal details of their espionage campaign. The hackers targeted the researcher's Signal account. The incident highlights the ongoing threat of state-sponsored cyberattacks.

  • SECURITYMay 12 · 19:40 UTCBLEEPING COMPUTER
    Signal adds security warnings for social engineering, phishing attacks

    Signal has introduced new security measures to protect against phishing and social engineering attacks. These measures include in-app confirmations and warning messages. The goal is to prevent various forms of fraud.

  • TECHNOLOGYMay 12 · 09:46 UTCTHE REGISTER
    Apple, Google drag cross-platform texting into the encrypted age

    Apple and Google have taken a big step toward securing cross-platform texting by introducing encrypted Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging in beta for iPhone and Android users. This feature adds end-to-end encryption to cross-platform chats, bringing Android-to-iPhone chats closer to the protections offered by WhatsApp and Signal. The move aims to plug one of the more obvious holes in modern messaging security.

  • SECURITYApr 29 · 11:00 UTCWIRED
    Your Phone Notifications Reveal More Than You Realize. Here’s How to Lock Them Down

    Law enforcement can access deleted Signal messages on iPhones through notifications, highlighting privacy risks. The article explains how this occurs and provides steps to secure devices.

  • POLITICSApr 29 · 07:31 UTCHACKER NEWS
    Wire to Replace Signal as Standard in the Bundestag

    The German Bundestag plans to replace Signal with Wire as its standard messaging app, prioritizing digital sovereignty. The decision reflects concerns over data privacy and reliance on foreign communication platforms.

  • TECHNOLOGYApr 27 · 16:04 UTCWIRED
    Elon Musk’s XChat App Is More Like Facebook’s Messenger Than Signal

    Elon Musk's XChat app is criticized for resembling Facebook's Messenger rather than an encrypted messaging service like Signal. The article describes the app as a poorly designed, insular extension of Musk's social media platform, lacking the security features of Signal.

  • TECHNOLOGYApr 27 · 13:45 UTCCOINDESK
    Signal in the age of infinite noise

    The article explores the challenge of identifying meaningful information ('signal') amidst overwhelming distractions ('noise') in modern communication and digital environments.

  • SECURITYApr 23 · 16:37 UTCARS TECHNICA
    Apple stops weirdly storing data that let cops spy on Signal chats

    Apple addressed a security flaw that allowed law enforcement to access parts of deleted Signal messages through stored push notifications. The issue, revealed by 404 Media, involved Apple retaining message fragments for up to a month even after app deletion, enabling the FBI to extract content during a legal case involving alleged Antifa activities.

  • SECURITYApr 23 · 08:06 UTCTHE HACKER NEWS
    Apple Patches iOS Flaw That Stored Deleted Signal Notifications in FBI Forensic Case

    Apple released a software update for iOS and iPadOS to fix a vulnerability (CVE-2026-28950) that retained deleted notifications on devices. The flaw, described as a logging issue, was addressed with improved data redaction to prevent unexpected retention of notifications marked for deletion.

  • SECURITYApr 23 · 07:05 UTC
    Apple fixes bug that allowed FBI to read deleted Signal messages

    Apple addressed a security vulnerability that allowed the FBI to access deleted Signal messages from an iPhone's notification database. The flaw enabled message extraction even after the Signal app was uninstalled.

  • SECURITYApr 23 · 06:05 UTCCOINTELEGRAPH
    Apple fixes bug that allowed FBI to read deleted Signal messages

    Apple addressed a security flaw that enabled the FBI to access readable previews of Signal messages from an iPhone's notification database, even after the app was uninstalled. The bug allowed the FBI to extract message data by exploiting the device's notification storage system.

  • SECURITYApr 22 · 19:13 UTCTECHCRUNCH
    Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones

    Apple has patched a security vulnerability in iPhones and iPads that allowed law enforcement to access deleted Signal messages using forensic tools. The bug enabled authorities to retrieve messages long after they were erased by users.

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