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The European Commission wants a backdoor for end-to-end encryptions for law enforcement

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

A new security strategy has been revealed by the EU Commission, with E2EE backdoors at its heart.

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France rejects controversial encryption backdoor provision

By Chiara Castro published

Encryption is saved in France, but this protection may be at risk in other European countries. Here's what at stake.

Cyber Security
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Agentic AI has “profound” issues with security and privacy, Signal President says

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

Signal President Meredith Whittaker warns agentic AI comes with some concerning risks.

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ignal messaging application President Meredith Whittaker poses for a photograph before an interview at the Europe's largest tech conference, the Web Summit, in Lisbon on November 4, 2022.

"We will not walk back" – Signal would rather leave the UK and Sweden than remove encryption protections

By Chiara Castro published

Signal comments on Apple's decision to kill its iCloud advanced encryption feature. Here's all you need to know.

Cyber Security
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Should you ditch unencrypted messaging apps? Here's what experts say about the FBI's warning

By Chris Rowlands published

The FBI recently warned Americans to strictly use encrypted messaging apps to keep their communications secure. But is it really something you need to worry about?

Cyber Security
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Signal wants to offer a more private alternative to Zoom and Microsoft Teams group calls

By Mike Moore published

Hosting group calls on Signal gets a major upgrade with call links, emoji reactions and more.

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6 ways iOS 18 improves messaging between iPhone and Android – and 3 ways it doesn’t

By Jamie Richards published

iOS 18 brings RCS support to the iPhone, making it easier for Apple and Android users to communicate over text

iOS
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How to unblock Signal with a VPN

By Sam Dawson published

Signal is facing fresh bans in Russia and Venezuela – so, with that in mind, is it possible to unblock the app? Here's what you need to know.

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ignal messaging application President Meredith Whittaker poses for a photograph before an interview at the Europe's largest tech conference, the Web Summit, in Lisbon on November 4, 2022.

The EU wants to scan your WhatsApp chats—and privacy experts are furious

By Chiara Castro last updated

Privacy at risk While the revised Chat Control is set to be voted on June 20, Signal CEO and other experts warn against its privacy and security risk. Here is what's at stake.

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Signal officially abandons phone numbers sharing in the name of privacy

By Chiara Castro published

Breaking Currently available only in beta, you can now use a username instead to chat with other people on the Signal app. Here, all you need to know to get started.

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