The #Signal Clone Mike #Waltz Was Caught Using Has Direct Access to User Chats
A new analysis of TM Signal's source code appears to show that the app sends users' message logs in #plaintext. At least one top #Trump administration official used the app.
#privacy #security #tmsignal
https://www.wired.com/story/tm-signal-telemessage-plaintext-message-archive/
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