Tech“In practice, this is asking us to break the encryption that underpins our entire business", says Signal's CEO Meredith Whittaker.
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Warning: Unencrypted texts and calls are vulnerable
TechUse encrypted messaging apps to protect your digital communications, US security authorities urge.
Discord rolls out encryption for both voice and video calls
TechUsers will be able to check whether their conversations are encrypted and confirm the identity of other participants in the conversation.
Justified criticism of Signal’s desktop app
TechThe messaging app Signal has come under fire after it emerged that the desktop version saves conversations and passwords in plain text.
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