Signal is one of the world’s secure message applications. Her attitude for privacy has made her a favorite of enthusiasts and journalists … And high -level filters.
In the world where every message is a trace of a trace, The signal has become a digital refuge for those who seek gross privacy. This result, which is available for mobile and computers free -in -encrypted message, its safety is famous for strong nature … and why This is important in the most popular leaks in recent years. Now the story is happening again.
What happened to the secrets of the signal and the war in the United States?
What a secret conversation about military attacks in Yemen ended in the hands of a journalist. Atlantic’s head editor Jeffrey Goldburg recently revealed that he was mistakenly included in a group of high -US officials that coordinated military operations. There, he could see news about objectives, strategies and important results of national security. Although America denies it.
Goldburg described an argument that occurred a few hours ago by the signaling application President Donald Trump’s attacks against Ha OUTH The rebels in Yemen.
The news chain has said that the National Security Council has said that “seems real” It examines how the journalist’s number was added to the chain.
What happened already in the signal
Signal, in 2010, was created as Textexure by Moxy Marlinsbike and Robotics Expert Stuart Anderson, and in 2015 created the first application for Android – already with the signal name -, that year Thanks to Edward Snowton.
Previous information about the CIA, which leaked documents that proved intelligence for the communications of the US citizens, said on Twitter Signal he appreciated the use and its safety for his communications.
What is the signal and why governments?
Signal is a messaging application Free, available for Android, iOS and desktop, its end is popularIt guarantees that only the emitter and the receiver can read the messages. This is an open source app, without profit, it does not save metadata or collects user information.
In its excellent activity:
- Defaultly encrypted chats (we should not implement it as in the telegram).
- News that disappear automatically.
- Pin Security and Security Verification.
- No advertising or data collection.
These characteristics have become an important tool for journalists, enthusiasts, officials and even political leaders.
The signal is not the only encrypted siteBut one is one of the most serious in protecting privacy. Its creators refused to introduce the rear doors even at the request of governments, and are determined not to cooperate with intelligence agencies.
“We can’t read your messages or ask for your calls. We or none otherwise”Explains the signal on its website.
This approach has created praise by digital rights defenders, but is concerned among Internet security experts: a tool that prevents any monitoring It can also be used for dark purposes as a system of attacks, industrial spy or exchange of sensitivity materials.
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