Signal is working on a standalone version for Signal Desktop that does not require a smartphone 🤩

Also more adjustable options when using Desktop as a linked device

👉 https://aboutsignal.com/news/signal-desktop-without-a-mobile-phone-standalone-version-in-development/

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Signal responds to reports: no hack, but targeted phishing campaign

Signal will roll out new measures to help prevent and detect phishing attempts

👉 https://aboutsignal.com/news/signal-responds-to-reports-no-hack-but-targeted-phishing-campaign/

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A response to recent reporting in Germany, in service of clarity and accountability:

First, it’s important to be precise when it comes to critical infrastructure like Signal. Signal was not “hacked” — in that our encryption, infrastructure, and the integrity of the app’s code was not compromised. 1/

New article about phishing attempts on Signal 🆕🎉

Detailed information on how phishing attacks work, what you can do to protect yourself on #Signal, and what to do if an attacker has been successful and taken over your account

👉 https://aboutsignal.com/blog/phishing-attempts-on-signal/

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We are very happy that today Apple issued a patch and a security advisory. This comes following 404 Media reporting that the FBI accessed Signal message notification content via iOS despite the app being deleted.

Apple’s advisory confirmed that the bugs that allowed this to happen have been fixed in the latest iOS release. You can read more here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/127002