What is Signal and is it secure?Russia-linked hackers are targeting Signal users. These attacks exploit user trust through phishing. They trick people into revealing accou...
26 Apr, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Russia-backed hackers breach Signal, WhatsApp accounts of officials, journalists, Netherlands warnsUsers are persuaded in chats initiated by the hackers to divulge security verification and pin codes, giving them access to personal acco...
09 Mar, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
WhatsApp banned on US House of Representatives devicesThe memo, from the Chief Administrative Officer, recommended other messaging apps, including Microsoft Corp's Teams platform, Amazon.com's ...
24 Jun, 2025, 06.57 AM IST
Pentagon shockwave: Leaked chats reveal Pete Hegseth used Signal for business and foreign military coordination in dozens of threadsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth used Signal for sensitive military communications. He shared operation details with aides and family. A jour...
07 May, 2025, 08.49 PM IST
Was Mike Waltz using hacked app that looked like Signal?An unofficial version of Signal, TeleMessage, used by Mike Waltz, Donald Trump's former National Security Adviser, has reportedly been hack...
05 May, 2025, 07.08 AM IST
Signal downloads double after US defence leak scandal; 42% surge in YemenAs per a report by TechCrunch, Signal downloads were up 26% the day the news came to light. The next day, Signal added 193,000 new users an...
01 Apr, 2025, 11.00 AM IST
US Democrats move to force House vote on Signal chat leakDemocratic lawmakers are pushing for the Trump administration to release records about a security breach involving attack plans shared on t...
27 Mar, 2025, 01.53 PM IST
How safe is Signal messaging app used by Trump aides to share war plans?Top Trump administration officials accidentally included a journalist in a secure Signal chat discussing military plans, raising concerns a...
26 Mar, 2025, 08.37 AM IST
As Donald Trump's officials face intense scrutiny over shocking text leak scandal, Putin sees an opportunity as Russian hackers target Signal, app at the heart of controversyRussian hackers targeted Signal, the app used by U.S. officials for classified chats. Discover the risks, security updates, and why America...
25 Mar, 2025, 11.46 PM IST
From crime lords to government officials, why signal has become the go-to app for encrypted chats on both sides of the law? What makes it so popular and controversial?Senior Trump officials accidentally added a journalist to a Signal chat discussing potential airstrikes in Yemen, sparking concerns about g...
25 Mar, 2025, 10.56 PM IST
Signal chat leak controversy: Messaging app's President makes 'gold standard' remark as data shows more Americans are downloading itSignal has been growing in popularity in Europe and the United States as an alternative to WhatsApp because it collects very little data ab...
25 Mar, 2025, 10.44 PM IST
Trump team’s Signal chat leak could violate three major rules, legal and ethical questions now swirl around the fallout; here's the breakdownSignal chat leak from the Donald Trump's administration has caused an uproar over the security and secrecy of the US' national information.
25 Mar, 2025, 09.07 PM IST
What to know about Signal messaging app used by Trump aides to share war plansSignal's software is available across platforms, both on smartphones and computers, and enables messaging, voice and video calls. A telepho...
25 Mar, 2025, 07.53 PM IST
Stop using WhatsApp, get Paris-made alternative: French PM Elisabeth BorneIn a ministerial circular, Elisabeth Borne urged ministers and their top staff to deploy the Olvid app on phones and computers, her office ...
30 Nov, 2023, 09.29 AM IST
Signal downloads surge following WhatsApp's privacy updateWhatsApp's new terms reserve the right to share user data with parent Facebook.
13 Jan, 2021, 05.53 PM IST
Knowing Brian Acton, creator of WhatsApp and its viral rival SignalSignal App is considered the gold standard for privacy by journalists and whistleblowers. WhatsApp, meanwhile, wants to share significantly...
09 Jan, 2021, 12.18 AM IST
Facebook woos journalists with news-gathering toolThe tool called Signal, helps journalists find, source, and embed content from Facebook and Instagram.
18 Sep, 2015, 03.27 PM IST