Has Signal Been Hacked?

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This is also a good guide on using Signal for activism. Thanks to @micahflee

https://micahflee.com/using-signal-groups-for-activism/

Using Signal groups for activism

Things are heating up. Millions of people are taking to the streets against Trump's rising authoritarianism. Communities around the US are organizing to defend against ICE raids, to protest Israeli genocide, for mutual aid, and for other forms of fighting fascism. Signal can help people safely organize in all of

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Here's a great guide to share around for folks on how to best use Signal for security and privacy.

https://activistchecklist.org/signal

Signal Security Checklist | Digital Security Checklists for Activists

Configure signal to protect your messages and calls

Activist Checklist
No, Signal has not been hacked. Spreading false rumors about this is dangerous. There are other ways an actor can gain access to a group chat's messages that don't involve hacking Signal. For instance, you might not be able to to fully vet everyone in a large group intended for volunteers if you are rapidly trying to build up community networks. The people who want you to think Signal is hacked are the same people who are trying to make surveillance easier.
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In order to help protect people from falling victim to sophisticated phishing attacks, Signal introduced new user flows and in-app warnings. This work has been completed for some time and is unrelated to any current events. If you’re interested in learning more, this WIRED article from February 19th (over a month ago) goes into more detail:
https://wired.com/story/russia-signal-qr-code-phishing-attack/ 4/
A Signal Update Fends Off a Phishing Technique Used in Russian Espionage

Google warns that hackers tied to Russia are tricking Ukrainian soldiers with fake QR codes for Signal group invites that let spies steal their messages. Signal has pushed out new safeguards.

WIRED
Despite years of official criticism of encrypted messaging, CIA Director John Ratcliffe revealed that Signal comes installed on agency computers. https://theintercept.com/2025/03/25/signal-chat-encryption-hegseth-cia
U.S. Officials Called Signal a Tool for Terrorists and Criminals. Now They’re Using It.

Despite years of official criticism of encrypted messaging, CIA Director John Ratcliffe revealed that Signal comes installed on agency computers.

The Intercept