How to Use Signal Encrypted Messaging
4 years, 7 months ago

How to Use Signal Encrypted Messaging

Wired  

In times of uncertainty, people rightly often turn to the encrypted messaging app Signal. Whether it’s to protect sensitive conversations amid social unrest or to keep your communications private after the fall of Roe v. Wade, Signal represents most people’s best way to communicate safely. Signal uses communications firm Twilio to verify users’ phone numbers and send out device registration codes via SMS messages. So when attackers successfully breached Twilio through a recent phishing campaign, they were able to access those SMS codes for some 1,900 Signal accounts and potentially register a victim’s phone number with their own device. Signal says all affected users “can rest assured that their message history, contact lists, profile information, whom they’d blocked, and other personal data remain private and secure and were not affected.” But the attackers were able to take over at least one account and pose as that person on Signal.

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One Tech Tip: How to protect your communications through encryption
4 weeks, 2 days ago

One Tech Tip: How to protect your communications through encryption

Associated Press  

LONDON — After a sprawling hacking campaign exposed the communications of an unknown number of Americans, U.S. cybersecurity officials are advising people to use encryption in their communications. The advice includes one tip we can all put into practice with our phones: “Ensure that traffic is end-to-end encrypted to the maximum extent possible.” End-to-end encryption, also known as E2EE, means …

The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance

Wired  

Ahead of that impending new reality, WIRED asked security and privacy experts for their advice for hardening personal privacy protections and resisting surveillance. End-to-end encrypted messengers like Signal, WhatsApp, and Apple’s iMessage and FaceTime are all designed to encrypt your messages and phone calls such that no one can decrypt and access your conversations other than the recipient—not even the …

Signal Is More Than Encrypted Messaging. Under Meredith Whittaker, It’s Out to Prove Surveillance Capitalism Wrong
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Signal Is More Than Encrypted Messaging. Under Meredith Whittaker, It’s Out to Prove Surveillance Capitalism Wrong

Wired  

And what phase is Signal in now? I think it’s good for any tech company right now to be thinking, how can we be flexible, given that we’re looking at a very volatile geopolitical environment. Given that governments in the US and elsewhere have not always been uncritical of encryption, a future where we have jurisdictional flexibility is something we’re …

What is end-to-end encryption and why is WhatsApp against breaking it? | Explained
8 months, 2 weeks ago

What is end-to-end encryption and why is WhatsApp against breaking it? | Explained

India TV News  

WhatsApp on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that the instant messaging platform will exit India if it is forced to break end-to-end encryption of messages on its platform. WhatsApp filed a petition in 2021, stating that the requirement of intermediaries enabling the identification of the first originator of information in India puts end-to-end encryption and its benefits "at risk." …

Keep your number private: Signal rolls out usernames to safeguard phone number privacy
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Keep your number private: Signal rolls out usernames to safeguard phone number privacy

India TV News  

Signal, the encrypted messaging platform, is making changes to enhance user privacy. How usernames work You can create a unique username to use on Signal, providing an alternative to sharing your phone number. This username won't be visible to others in your chats and is solely for initiating contact without revealing your phone number. Control over visibility Signal is also …

Meta makes end-to-end encryption a default on Facebook Messenger
1 year, 1 month ago

Meta makes end-to-end encryption a default on Facebook Messenger

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Meta is rolling out end-to-end …

Twitter’s Encrypted DMs Are Deeply Inferior to Signal and WhatsApp
55 years ago

Twitter’s Encrypted DMs Are Deeply Inferior to Signal and WhatsApp

Wired  

Elon Musk's long-promised launch of encrypted direct messages on Twitter has arrived. Yesterday night, Twitter announced the release of encrypted direct messages, a feature that Musk had assured users was coming from his very first days running the company. In fact, the company appears to have stopped short of calling the feature "end-to-end" encrypted, the term that would mean only …

WhatsApp warns of ‘unprecedented threat’ to British citizens
1 year, 8 months ago

WhatsApp warns of ‘unprecedented threat’ to British citizens

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We oppose proposals to scan people’s private messages, and we’re proud to stand with other apps to …

WhatsApp alternatives: Which app to download as Meta struggles to fix major outage
2 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp alternatives: Which app to download as Meta struggles to fix major outage

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy WhatsApp is down once again, as the world’s most popular messaging app suffers …

‘Stay away from WhatsApp,’ warns Telegram founder
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Stay away from WhatsApp,’ warns Telegram founder

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The founder of the messaging app Telegram has urged people to use “any …

Government proposes new law to intercept encrypted messages and calls on platforms like WhatsApp
2 years, 3 months ago

Government proposes new law to intercept encrypted messages and calls on platforms like WhatsApp

Firstpost  

If the proposed law allowing government agencies to access encrypted messages and calls is passed, services like Signal and Telegram would need to get rid of the encryptions, or shut operations in India. The Government of India has proposed a new law that would allow it to intercept encrypted messages, calls and video calls on platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Google …

Explained in 5 points: WhatsApp chats are end-to-end encrypted, what it means?
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained in 5 points: WhatsApp chats are end-to-end encrypted, what it means?

India Today  

Of late, WhatsApp has been talking a lot about privacy. --As per WhatsApp, under the end-to-end encryption policy -- all messages, photos, videos, voice messages, documents, status updates and calls exchanged on the platform are secured and can't be accessed by bad actors. End-to-end encryption ensures chats are secured between the sender and receiver of the message and no one, …

Installs of Signal, Telegram jumps 197% in Ukraine amid Russian invasion
2 years, 9 months ago

Installs of Signal, Telegram jumps 197% in Ukraine amid Russian invasion

The Hindu  

Adoption of encrypted messaging apps, Telegram and Signal, surged in both Ukraine and Russia as the war between the two countries continues for nearly a month now, according to a report by market intelligence firm Sensor Tower. Sensor Tower estimated that between February 24 and March 20, installs of Telegram and Signal tripled to 1.7 million, rising 197% from 573,000 …

How to Send Messages That Automatically Disappear
3 years, 4 months ago

How to Send Messages That Automatically Disappear

Wired  

Many mystery and spy movies are based on the premise that you can send messages that self-destruct, but you don't need to be an international secret agent to do the same with your own texts. In fact, most popular chat apps now include some kind of disappearing message feature—which means that if you don't want a permanent record of your …

Signal Not in Compliance With New IT Rules, Could Lose Safe Harbour Protection: Report
3 years, 6 months ago

Signal Not in Compliance With New IT Rules, Could Lose Safe Harbour Protection: Report

News 18  

Signal, the popular privacy-focused messaging app, has not reportedly complied with the new social media and intermediary guidelines in India. The new IT rules that came into being in the country late last month mandates social media companies with over five million users to appoint a Chief Compliance Officer, Nodal Officer and Resident Grievance Officer to smoothen the grievance mechanism …

Ending encryption: On enforcing traceability on popular messaging apps
3 years, 7 months ago

Ending encryption: On enforcing traceability on popular messaging apps

The Hindu  

Barely a day before the Information Technology Rules 2021 came into force, WhatsApp moved the Delhi High Court against the rules — specifically the one that mandates that a “significant social media intermediary providing services primarily in the nature of messaging shall enable the identification of the first originator of the information on its computer resource as may be required …

Looking for alternatives to WhatsApp? Signal is your best bet
3 years, 7 months ago

Looking for alternatives to WhatsApp? Signal is your best bet

Wired  

In the summer of 2016, WhatsApp turned on end-to-end encryption for billions of people around the world. Since WhatsApp turned end-to-end encryption on for everyone the technology has started to become the default way people communicate. This move, which is likely to happen in 2022, will protect trillions of messages people send but also make getting away from Facebook’s vast …

WhatsApp rival tests cryptocurrency payments
3 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp rival tests cryptocurrency payments

The Hindu  

Messaging app Signal said it has rolled out the beta build for digital currency payments on its platform. The WhatsApp rival said it is testing the feature with MobileCoin in the U.K. Signal Foundation's co-founder Moxie Marlinspike has been an advisor to the crypto exchange since 2017, according to a Wired report. Signal Payments will link MobileCoin wallet to the …

Did You Know, Signal Has This Really Important Security Setting And You Should Enable It Right Now
3 years, 11 months ago

Did You Know, Signal Has This Really Important Security Setting And You Should Enable It Right Now

News 18  

Chances are, you may have already switched to instant messaging app Signal because of the promise of data privacy. Yet, chances are that you may have missed one really cool privacy tool that the Signal messaging app offers. It is called Screen Security and you can use this to prevent the Signal screen from showing up in the app switcher …

Privacy talk over, most users walk back to WhatsApp after trying Signal and Telegram
3 years, 11 months ago

Privacy talk over, most users walk back to WhatsApp after trying Signal and Telegram

India Today  

This morning I woke up with 73 WhatsApp messages from seven different groups and five individual chats. World’s most popular instant messaging app WhatsApp dropped a bomb when it announced an updated privacy policy seeking certain data from app users. Signal saw a massive surge in downloads between January 6 and January 10, 2021 days following WhatsApp’s policy announcement. “Elon …

Signal rolls out some WhatsApp features in own app
3 years, 11 months ago

Signal rolls out some WhatsApp features in own app

The Hindu  

To make its most recent users feel at home, Signal app has added new features from WhatsApp's ecosystem. Signal users can also write additional details in the 'About' section in their profile, just like in WhatsApp. The features come as Signal experienced a surge in demand after WhatsApp’s privacy update prompted users to look for alternatives. Implementing similar features in …

Signal and WhatsApp: Some common features that you can find in both messaging apps
3 years, 11 months ago

Signal and WhatsApp: Some common features that you can find in both messaging apps

India Today  

Signal is a cross-platform messaging app just like Facebook-owned WhatsApp or Telegram. Top 5 features of Signal: Linked device: Signal allows users to use the platform on as many devices as possible, like WhatsApp. Group video calls: Much like WhatsApp, Signal also offers video group calls on mobile as well as on desktop. Dark mode: Signal also offers Dark and …

WhatsApp Again Says Conversations Are Absolutely Private and End-to-End Encrypted
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp Again Says Conversations Are Absolutely Private and End-to-End Encrypted

News 18  

WhatsApp’s data policy debate just doesn’t seem to end, with WhatsApp constantly reminding users that the change does not affect their privacy and that their chats will remain end-to-end encrypted. Before this, a WhatsApp spokesperson’s statement had earlier this week claimed that the company’s updated policy “does not expand the ability to share data with Facebook.” Earlier, the ministry of …

WhatsApp New Policy 'Does Not Allow Expanded Data Sharing With Facebook', Claims Company
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp New Policy 'Does Not Allow Expanded Data Sharing With Facebook', Claims Company

News 18  

WhatsApp continues its defence of the updated privacy policy that it floated as compulsory to all users and landed itself in a rather precarious position. In its latest effort, a WhatsApp spokesperson’s statement today claimed that the company’s updated policy “does not expand the ability to share data with Facebook.” Earlier, the ministry of electronics and information technology of India …

WhatsApp, Telegram And Signal: What History Tells Us About Underdogs & Why It May Be Different Now
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp, Telegram And Signal: What History Tells Us About Underdogs & Why It May Be Different Now

News 18  

Everyone loves an underdog, almost always. It is no surprise then that WhatsApp users are downloading Telegram and Signal instant messaging apps, and in such large numbers that Signal has been the top downloaded app on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for quite a few days now, and Telegram is close behind on both platforms too. …

Signal Restores Services After Facing Major Outage, Here's What Users Need to Do
3 years, 11 months ago

Signal Restores Services After Facing Major Outage, Here's What Users Need to Do

News 18  

Signal has restored its services a day after the application faced technical difficulties, as it dealt with a flood of new users following rival messaging app WhatsApp announced a controversial change in privacy terms. Signal continues to see a significant rise in downloads following a change in WhatsApp’s privacy terms that requires its users to share their data with both …

Signal app: Error showing in some of your chats? Here's how to fix it on Android and iOS
3 years, 11 months ago

Signal app: Error showing in some of your chats? Here's how to fix it on Android and iOS

India Today  

Signal, the popular messaging app, said that it had restored its services a day after the application faced technical difficulties. It dealt with a flood of new users after rival messaging app WhatsApp announced a controversial change in privacy terms. Signal users might see errors in some chats as a side effect of the outage, but will be resolved in …

Signal messaging app back online after facing technical glitch for over a day
3 years, 11 months ago

Signal messaging app back online after facing technical glitch for over a day

India Today  

Signal, the popular cross-platform messaging app faced a global outage on January 15, just days after millions of new users downloaded it following the controversial update to WhatsApp privacy policy. The company informed people via Twitter that the app was back online and thanked the millions of new users for choosing signal. Later on, when things began coming back up …

Signal Faced Outage Due to Millions of New Users and Elon Musk Was Around to Troubleshoot
3 years, 11 months ago

Signal Faced Outage Due to Millions of New Users and Elon Musk Was Around to Troubleshoot

News 18  

Signal, an encrypted messaging service, saw a meteoric rise in its downloads worldwide in the past few days following a “controversial” update in the privacy policy by the rival app WhatsApp. We appreciate your patience.” We have been adding new servers and extra capacity at a record pace every single day this week nonstop, but today exceeded even our most …

Signal to ramp up hiring after WhatsApp controversy drives download surge
3 years, 11 months ago

Signal to ramp up hiring after WhatsApp controversy drives download surge

The Hindu  

Messaging app Signal has seen "unprecedented" growth following a controversial change in rival WhatsApp's privacy terms and is looking to hire more staff as it seeks to bolster the service and supporting infrastructure, the head of its controlling foundation said on Wednesday. Along with another encrypted app, Telegram, Signal has been the main beneficiary of online outrage around the changes …

Signal users globally experiencing issues, company working on a fix
3 years, 11 months ago

Signal users globally experiencing issues, company working on a fix

India Today  

Signal app that shot to fame within no time since WhatsApp's new privacy policy was introduced is down for several users globally. At the time of writing, Downdetector received over 2,000 user complaints regarding Signal app issues. — Signal January 15, 2021 Several Signal users took to social media platforms to report the outage. pic.twitter.com/be8FoHlyIi — TechAltar January 15, 2021 …

Signal is a beneficiary of WhatsApp privacy policy: Some challenges it needs to tackle in the coming days
3 years, 11 months ago

Signal is a beneficiary of WhatsApp privacy policy: Some challenges it needs to tackle in the coming days

India Today  

Signal messaging app has seen a massive surge of downloads on Android and iOS within a week. There's no doubt that Signal had been a significant beneficiary of WhatsApp's new privacy policy that hasn't been accepted well by privacy concerned users. On the other hand, WhatsApp and Facebook reportedly collect data like purchase history, advertising data, other user content, address, …

WhatsApp vs Signal: 6 WhatsApp features you will miss in Signal
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp vs Signal: 6 WhatsApp features you will miss in Signal

India Today  

WhatsApp has been facing criticism for its updated terms of service slated to go into effect from February 8, 2021. Now, even as some users have started switching to alternatives like Signal, they miss some of WhatsApp's features that Signal does not. However, Signal does not show online status or last seen, and also gives users the option to disable …

How different is Signal from WhatsApp?
3 years, 11 months ago

How different is Signal from WhatsApp?

The Hindu  

Recently, Facebook-owned WhatsApp updated its privacy policy, prompting several users to look for alternative platforms. Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s tweet encouraging users to switch to Signal has given the privacy-focussed app an extra lift. While WhatsApp also provides end-to-end encryption for messages, it can access other private information like IP address, group details and status. Signal also allows setting a …

Signal Is About To Get More Money To Make the WhatsApp Rival Better, Thanks To Elon Musk
3 years, 11 months ago

Signal Is About To Get More Money To Make the WhatsApp Rival Better, Thanks To Elon Musk

News 18  

The Signal instant messaging app has been consistently reporting a surge in new users as well as first time downloads of the app globally. The Signal app has climbed to the top of the charts on the Apple App Store for the iPhone in many countries including India and is hovering close to the top on the Google Play Store …

Signal to roll out chat wallpapers, animated stickers and other features
3 years, 11 months ago

Signal to roll out chat wallpapers, animated stickers and other features

India Today  

As users throng to Signal, the encrypted messaging app is all set to roll out a few WhatsApp-like features. “Here's a sneak peek at some new Signal features that will start rolling out in a few days: Chat wallpapers, About field for your Signal profil, Animated stickers, For iOS: Media auto-download settings and full-screen profile photos,” the tweet read. Signal …

WhatsApp and Signal might be rivals today but they have the same creator. Sort of
4 years ago

WhatsApp and Signal might be rivals today but they have the same creator. Sort of

India Today  

WhatsApp introduced a new privacy policy that does not seem to have gone down well with people. Many WhatsApp users deleted their accounts and migrated to Signal, which is a messaging app owned by a non-profit organization. One person, Brian Acton, has played a key role in shaping both WhatsApp and Signal in different ways. In an interview with Forbes, …

As people ditch WhatsApp, Signal faces rush and slowdowns
4 years ago

As people ditch WhatsApp, Signal faces rush and slowdowns

India Today  

Signal has witnessed a never-seen-before surge in new users days after WhatsApp updated its privacy policy. Acknowledging the issue, Signal tweeted from its official account saying, “Some new users are reporting that Signal is slow to display their Signal contacts. There are two reasons behind Signal’s sudden upheaval— one is its rival WhatsApp and another one is Elon Musk. The …

How secure is Signal? It's good enough for Edward Snowden so good enough for you
4 years ago

How secure is Signal? It's good enough for Edward Snowden so good enough for you

India Today  

The tables for the most popular instant messaging app are slowly turning. WhatsApp has found itself in the second position in the App store with Signal topping the chart because of WhatsApp's contentious new terms of service slated to go into effect from February 8, 2021. Currently, the world's richest man and Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, recently tweeted asking users …

How to use Signal and ditch WhatsApp: here is your guide
4 years ago

How to use Signal and ditch WhatsApp: here is your guide

India Today  

Signal has already become the number one app on App Store in India and has seen over 10 million downloads on PlayStore. Here is how you can download Signal app from Google PlayStore or Apple App Store: -- Download and install Signal Private Messenger by Open WhisperSystems from App Store or Google PlayStore. Signal allows users to send end-to-end encrypted …

WhatsApp users concerned
4 years ago

WhatsApp users concerned

The Hindu  

After WhatsApp, one of the biggest messaging services, recently sent notifications to users about a planned update in its terms and privacy policy, several users, expressing concerns, have either moved or are planning to move to other messaging services. Entrepreneur Fatema Kanchwala who was been on WhatsApp for many years said that after reading the privacy policy, which would come …

WhatsApp vs Signal vs Telegram amidst concerns of privacy
4 years ago

WhatsApp vs Signal vs Telegram amidst concerns of privacy

Op India  

Earlier this week, Whatsapp forced its users to agree to the new privacy rules or else lose access to the app. Messaging apps Signal and Telegram are the two frontrunners that have caught the fancy of these set of disenchanted Whatsapp users who are looking to migrate to other platforms amidst the growing privacy concerns. Let’s take a look at …

Is Signal the New WhatsApp? What is Signal and Why It Is Trending After WhatsApp Policy Fiasco
4 years ago

Is Signal the New WhatsApp? What is Signal and Why It Is Trending After WhatsApp Policy Fiasco

News 18  

An instant messaging app Signal has been the talk of the town since past couple of days. Apart from WhatsApp’s policy, Signal’s surge can also be attributed to Elon Musk, who also asked his followers to “join Signal” on Wednesday. Signal’s tagline is also “say hello to privacy.” Signal also comes with end-to-end encryption like WhatsApp and is available for …

Signal, Telegram see demand spike as new WhatsApp terms stir debate
4 years ago

Signal, Telegram see demand spike as new WhatsApp terms stir debate

The Hindu  

Signal and Telegram messaging apps are seeing a sudden increase in demand after larger rival WhatsApp's updated terms of service raised eyebrows on social media. WhatsApp, which uses Signal's encryption technology, laid out fresh terms on Wednesday, asking users to agree to let owner Facebook Inc and its subsidiaries collect user data, including their phone number and location. More than …

As WhatsApp Users Migrate to Signal and Telegram, Desi Twitter Has Memes to Ease the Transition
4 years ago

As WhatsApp Users Migrate to Signal and Telegram, Desi Twitter Has Memes to Ease the Transition

News 18  

You may finally be free of your WhatsApp family group forwards – by completely quitting WhatsApp. Encrypted instant messaging app Signal is reporting a surge in new signups and new users, as WhatsApp users are migrating bases. pic.twitter.com/S4ZhV99kBN— Srinivas Kodali January 10, 2021 The shift in the nation’s messaging app preferences came after the new WhatsApp Privacy Policy and Terms …

Signal beats WhatsApp to become top free app on App Store in India: Here's the proof
4 years ago

Signal beats WhatsApp to become top free app on App Store in India: Here's the proof

India Today  

Bought by Facebook in 2014, WhatsApp is currently the most popular messaging app with over two billion active monthly users globally. Signal says it’s seeing a swell of new users signing up for the platform, so much so that the company is seeing delays in phone number verifications of new accounts across multiple cell providers. As for what or who …

Elon Musk recommends using Signal over WhatsApp: How to download, features and more
4 years ago

Elon Musk recommends using Signal over WhatsApp: How to download, features and more

India TV News  

WhatsApp has recently announced new terms of service and privacy policy that now allows the company to share user data with Facebook. However, Elon Musk is recommending people to download an app called Signal. Signal noticed a significant jump in the number of new users right after Elon Musk's tweet. In his tweet, Elon Musk just said, “Use Signal” advising …

Have You Downloaded Signal Yet? New Users Throng To Signal, Thanks To Elon Musk And WhatsApp
4 years ago

Have You Downloaded Signal Yet? New Users Throng To Signal, Thanks To Elon Musk And WhatsApp

News 18  

Encrypted instant messaging app Signal is reporting a surge in new signups and new users, which has resulted in delays in sending out the phone number verification codes. First, the new WhatsApp Privacy Policy and Terms of Service that makes it even more clear that user data is being shared with Facebook’s other apps and services. And secondly, the new …

WhatsApp privacy policy update: Concerned about privacy, users look at alternative like Signal, Telegram
4 years ago

WhatsApp privacy policy update: Concerned about privacy, users look at alternative like Signal, Telegram

Firstpost  

Tesla, SpaceX and Boring Company CEO Elon Musk has also been urging people into “Use Signal”. Use Signal — Elon Musk January 7, 2021 After new update of whatsapp privacy policies. #Telegram pic.twitter.com/70i7DDCzzR — Afzal Ahmed January 7, 2021 New WhatsApp privacy policy: all data will be shared with FB. This is a reminder that @signalapp is free and they …

With new WhatsApp policies coming into effect next month, is it time to move to more private Signal?
4 years ago

With new WhatsApp policies coming into effect next month, is it time to move to more private Signal?

India Today  

If you are not paying for the product, you are the product I woke up on Wednesday to multiple tweets highlighting and almost reminding others of this popular quote from Netflix’s 2020 documentary ‘Social Dilemma’. Most of these social media users woke up to an in-app notification from WhatsApp informing them about platform’s updated policies, which are mandatory to accept …

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