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Signal

🌎 signal.org

Signal is a nonprofit organization that develops open source privacy technology, focusing on secure global communication through its end-to-end encrypted messaging app. It aims to protect privacy rights and promote free expression, providing users with a simple and secure messaging experience. Millions use Signal daily for private messaging, voice, and video calls, with a commitment to user privacy and security.

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Signal - Latest News and Updates

• On February 12, 2025, Signal introduced a feature allowing users to transfer chat history and media to a new desktop with end-to-end encryption.
• The Swedish military has started using the Signal app for encrypted calls and messages.
• On February 11, 2025, Signal introduced a new logo and brand identity that emphasizes privacy, security, and simplicity while aligning with modern design trends.
• Federal employees are increasingly using Signal for private communication due to declining trust in platforms like Facebook and concerns over government surveillance.
• Signal's libsignal-service-rs library had a high severity vulnerability (CVE-2025-24903) allowing contact spoofing, which was patched after commit 82d70f6720e762898f34ae76b0894b0297d9b2f8.

• Signal patched a vulnerability in libsignal-service-rs that allowed message impersonation by contacts.
• Signal President Meredith Whittaker will discuss online security and confidentiality with Guy Kawasaki at SXSW 2025.
• Udbhav Tiwari has joined Signal as VP, Strategy and Global Affairs in Germany, previously serving as Director, Global Product Policy at Mozilla.
• The European Parliament has advised its members to use Signal for work-related communications due to increased threats on telecommunications infrastructure.
• Meredith Whittaker, President of the Signal Foundation, criticized the weak enforcement of GDPR despite increased privacy awareness.

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