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Signal Bug Could Have Let Hackers Listen to Android Users Via Microphone
Google’s Project Zero recently reported the issue, which the Signal maintainers have now fixed.
Scientists Want You to Play a Video Game to Help Them Understand Nuclear War
'SIGNAL' is an interesting, if flawed, multiplayer game that tries to simulate decision-making in the high stakes scenario of nuclear war for research purposes.
Why Do We Need So Many Different Messaging Apps?
Slack, Signal, Hangouts, Wire, iMessage, Telegram, Facebook Messenger. Why do we need so many apps to do one thing?
How to Use an iPod Touch as a Secure Device Instead of a Phone
From SIM-jacking, to SS7, to dodgy telco data selling, for some people an iPod may be a better security decision than using a normal phone.
Some Signal Disappearing Messages Are Not Disappearing
Journalists and sources may try to secure their communications not just with encryption, but also with automatically disappearing messages. But Signal has a nasty bug that can retain some messages.
'Disappearing' Signal Messages Are Stored Indefinitely on Mac Hard Drives
If you use the Signal desktop app, be careful with your notification settings.
Politician Accidentally Doxes His Old Boss By Reading Encrypted Signal Messages in Front of a Bunch of Cameras
All the encryption in the world is not going to help if someone can read over your shoulder.
The Motherboard Guide to Avoiding State Surveillance
A straightforward guide to privacy, messaging, and keeping yourself safe from passive and active surveillance.
How to Use Signal
Signal is one of the best apps to avoid surveillance and communicate safely with your friends.
How to Securely Contact Motherboard
Here are all the ways you can safely and anonymously send us news tips and documents.
The Motherboard Guide to Sexting Securely
These are the basic steps you can take to protect yourself while sending and receiving explicit pictures, videos, and messages online.
How to Use Signal Without Giving Out Your Phone Number: A Gendered Security Issue
Signal should allow users to create aliases. But until it does, you can use a dummy SIM card to protect your phone number.