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Y0ur P@ssw0rd S*cks: Tools to take your security to the next level

Maybe you’ll be interested in using them too.

On by Mikael Thalen

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Signal tried an ad campaign that revealed the targeting data behind it—Facebook rejected it

Signal tried to run ads that showed data Facebook collects. The ads were rejected.

On by Andrew Wyrich

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Here’s what happens when the cops try to subpoena Signal

‘It’s impossible to turn over data that we never had access to in the first place.’

On by Mikael Thalen

Signal introduced a new feature that allows users to make group video calls.

Signal adds encrypted group video calls feature

The popular encrypted messaging app just made it really easy to have a secure group video call.

On by Andrew Wyrich

Signal app blur faces tool

You can now blur faces in photos on Signal

Signal linked the new tool to protests going on across the country.

On by Andrew Wyrich

Signal EARN IT Act

Signal makes a dire warning about Congress’ EARN IT Act

The bill has faced intense scrutiny from digital rights groups.

On by Andrew Wyrich

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The Signal encryption app isn’t so secure after all

The disappearing messages aren’t entirely disappearing.

On by Christina Bonnington

Signal desktop app

Signal launches true desktop app, giving you zero excuse to not use it

Signal Desktop just made this an essential app.

On by Andrew Couts

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WikiLeaks dump of CIA secrets does not show Signal has been compromised

A cache of confidential CIA records released by WikiLeaks on Tuesday led to fears that Signal was cracked. It wasn’t.

On by Dell Cameron

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Alleged WhatsApp bug disputed by security firm behind its encryption

Security experts disagree on the situation.

On by David Gilmour

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Where Trump stands on the surveillance state

Digital privacy advocates and civil liberty groups are preparing for the worst.

On by Amrita Khalid

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How to pick the right secure messaging app for you

What’s the best secure messaging app? It depends.

On by Ben Dickson

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Facebook rolls out end-to-end encryption for Messenger app

But not everyone’s happy about it.

On by Patrick Howell O’Neill

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ISIS recommends list of secure-messaging apps amid heated U.S. encryption debate

There’s one major app that isn’t on the list.

On by Patrick Howell O’Neill

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Apple hires ex-Signal developer as battle with FBI heats up

In the midst of a war over privacy and security with the U.S government, Apple has hired a developer of a secure messaging app.

On by William Turton

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