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Apple fixed the loophole that allowed FBI to read suspect's old Signal messages
Apple fixed the loophole that allowed FBI to read suspect's old Signal messages
Apple fixed a feature that allowed the FBI to access Signal messages even if the app had been removed from the phone. This feature was related to the user's notification history data. 26 Apr 2026
FBI managed to extract Signal messages from suspect's phone even after Signal was deleted
FBI managed to extract Signal messages from suspect's phone even after Signal was deleted
FBI has managed to uncover encrypted Signal messages from a crime suspect in a surprising way. Authorities could not access Signal itself, but the messages were found in the phone's notification history. 10 Apr 2026
Signal fights Windows Recall with a DRM trick
Signal fights Windows Recall with a DRM trick
Signal blacks out its app when trying to screenshot it in Windows. The move is a counter-measure against Windows 11's so-called Recall feature that automatically screenshots Windows desktop every few seconds. 22 May 2025
Signal has revealed new features after hitting #1 on App Store
Signal has revealed new features after hitting #1 on App Store
Signal has been trending ever after Facebook announced in the new EULA that all WhatsApp users need to share their information with Facebook. ...... 13 Jan 2021
Signal offers free encrypted video calls
Signal offers free encrypted video calls
Signal has expanded its end-to-end encrypted communications to include video group calls. 15 Dec 2020
WhatsApp exploit found, allows snooping private group chats
WhatsApp exploit found, allows snooping private group chats
WhatsApp became quickly the world's largest instant messaging platform, and for a good reason. The company has offered early on such important ...... 12 Jan 2018
     

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