Signal
Coverage of Signal in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.