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EU attempt to sneak through new encryption-eroding law slammed by Signal, politicians
2024-06-18 22:22

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Signal Foundation Warns Against EU's Plan to Scan Private Messages for CSAM
2024-06-18 16:22

A controversial proposal put forth by the European Union to scan users' private messages for detection child sexual abuse material (CSAM) poses severe risks to end-to-end encryption (E2EE), warned...

Telegram CEO calls out rival Signal, claiming it has ties to US government
2024-05-14 14:30

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Signal Introduces Usernames, Allowing Users to Keep Their Phone Numbers Private
2024-02-21 07:17

End-to-end encrypted (E2EE) messaging app Signal said it’s piloting a new feature that allows users to create unique usernames (not to be confused with profile names) and keep the phone numbers...

Signal rolls out usernames that let you hide your phone number
2024-02-20 19:11

End-to-end encrypted messaging app Signal finally allows users to pick custom usernames to connect with others while protecting their phone number privacy. "Our goal is to listen to your feedback, make adjustments, and ensure phone number privacy on Signal is easy and useful for everyone."

Fly Catcher: Detect aircraft spoofing by monitoring for malicious signals
2024-01-10 05:00

Fly Catcher is an open-source device that can detect aircraft spoofing by monitoring for malicious ADS-B signals in the 1090MHz frequency. "Throughout this project, I realized that finding which AI model to detect for a spoofed aircraft depended greatly on the situation. For instance, I learned that a Neura Network was the optimal model for detecting for obvious"script kiddie" aircraft.

How CBA Is Managing Cyber Security in an Age of ‘Infinite Signals’
2023-11-09 14:14

Commonwealth Bank of Australia cyber defence operations leader Andrew Pade is building an AI legacy that will protect customers from cyber attacks and security professionals from career burnout. Rew Pade took on the role of general manager of cyber defence operations and security integration at CBA just over three years ago.

Signal tests usernames that keep your phone number private
2023-11-08 22:22

Signal is now testing public usernames that allow users to conceal the phone numbers linked to their accounts while communicating with others. "Think of The Staging Environment as a parallel Signal universe: you'll need to install and run a new build, and register for a new account with a phone number," O'Leary said.

Signal Debunks Zero-Day Vulnerability Reports, Finds No Evidence
2023-10-16 09:31

Encrypted messaging app Signal has pushed back against "viral reports" of an alleged zero-day flaw in its software, stating it found no evidence to support the claim. "After responsible...

Signal says there is no evidence rumored zero-day bug is real
2023-10-16 06:04

Signal messenger has investigated rumors spreading online over the weekend of a zero-day security vulnerability related to the 'Generate Link Previews' feature, stating that there is no evidence this vulnerability is real. After contacting Signal about the zero-day last night, they released a statement on Twitter stating that they have investigated the rumors and have found no evidence that this flaw is real.