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Encrypted messaging app Signal has pushed back against “viral reports” of an alleged zero-day flaw in its software, stating it found no evidence to support the claim. “After responsible investigation *we have no evidence that suggests this vulnerability is real* nor has any additional info been shared via our official reporting channels,” it said in […]
User privacy and social media have always had a complex relationship, spawning endless debates on regulation, tracking online user behavior, and data collection. It’s why some companies including Apple, have increasingly started to push privacy as a core feature of their products. However, on Facebook, things are going backward. On numerous occasions, Hackread.com reported how […]
One major WhatsApp feature that will be limited includes receiving calls and messages as the messaging service will be disabled. If you are keeping an eye on WhatsApp’s new privacy policies you may already know that the company has backtracked on its previous decision to deactivate or delete user accounts that didn’t accept sharing their […]
Moxie Marlinspike, CEO of Signal states that since Cellebrite itself makes a living from undisclosed vulnerabilities, he decided to disclose the vulnerability to the public rather than informing the company. In December 2020, Cellebrite claimed that it could easily crack Signal’s encryption. However, it seems like tables have turned for the Israel-based software maker since […]
A quick Google search for the “most secure messaging apps” introduces you to “Signal – a private messenger.” Yet, who knew that it still would be vulnerable? On Saturday, September 29, Google’s Project Zero team which is responsible for finding previously unknown exploits discovered that calls on the app could be answered even if the […]
One of the best things about digital journalism is that it offers a wider range of viewpoints than the traditional press. However, there will always be someone who disagrees with you, and there are some countries where even the government is openly hostile to journalists. This is why it’s more important than ever to protect […]
A critical vulnerability in WhatsApp has been discovered that lets anyone join the chat and spy on conversations without admin’s permission. With the increasing emphasis on digital privacy, companies are trying their level best to make their services secure and reliable for users. Two years back mobile messaging app WhatsApp was equipped with end-to-end encryption […]
If you are a hacker or a security researcher, it is your time to earn some big bucks. Yes, Zerodium, an American information security company has announced that it will pay $500,000 to anyone who can hack Messenger apps including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, WeChat, Facebook, and iMessage. Furthermore, the company is also inviting hackers to find flaws in iPhone and […]