Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price
States and cities across the country are grappling with how to stay on the right side of government transparency laws as the use of encrypted messaging apps becomes more widespread
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Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price
States and cities across the country are grappling with how to stay on the right side of government transparency laws as the use of encrypted messaging apps becomes more widespreadABC News - 5d -
Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price
States and cities across the country are grappling with how to stay on the right side of government transparency laws as the use of encrypted messaging apps becomes more widespreadABC News - 5d -
How to Use Signal Encrypted Messaging
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What is the Signal messaging app and how secure is it?
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Australian government agencies could be customers of Israeli spyware, research suggests
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Kremlin targeted app used for Yemen war plans chat
Russia-aligned cyber actors have previously targeted the encrypted messaging app that was used by top officials in the Trump administration to discuss attacks against Houthi rebels in Yemen earlier ...The Hill - 3h -
Medical price transparency simply won’t work
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The war on encryption is dangerous
Government demands to access encrypted data via back doors will leave it vulnerable to hacks, breaches and theftFinancial Times - 6d -
Atlantic editor-in-chief mistakenly placed on Trump officials’ war plans group chat
The editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, Jeffrey Goldberg, says he was mistakenly added to a group chat with Trump administration officials on the commercial encrypted messaging app Signal. ...NBC News - 18h -
Hospitals keep dodging price transparency rules, leading Trump to take action — again
Trump signed an executive order on hospital price transparency. Experts say it could help lower health care costs, if hospitals comply.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
The overseas Apple iPhone encryption battle that could be headed to the U.S. next
Apple's refused to comply with a UK government demand for a backdoor into encrypted iPhone data, leaving users exposed. Other governments may press the issue.CNBC - 6d -
John Bolton blasts Trump officials for using Signal to conduct government business
Former national security adviser John Bolton went after multiple Trump administration officials on Monday for reportedly using the messaging app Signal to conduct government business. “I couldn't ...The Hill - 19h -
Trump officials shared military plans on a private app — 10 years after Clinton email controversy
Trump and his allies repeatedly went after Hillary Clinton for not using proper government channels to send messages containing classified material.NBC News - 16h -
Trump officials shared military plans on a private app — 10 years after Clinton email controversy
Trump and his allies repeatedly went after Hillary Clinton for not using proper government channels to send messages containing classified material.NBC News - 16h -
New report reveals top Trump admin. officials discussed classified information on messaging app
NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube explains the alleged breach of protocol by top national security officials who discussed upcoming military strikes on the messaging app ...NBC News - 21h -
New report reveals top Trump admin. officials discussed classified information on messaging app
NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube explains the alleged breach of protocol by top national security officials who discussed upcoming military strikes on the messaging app ...NBC News - 21h -
New report reveals top Trump admin. officials discussed classified information on messaging app
NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube explains the alleged breach of protocol by top national security officials who discussed upcoming military strikes on the messaging app ...NBC News - 21h -
Burchett calls for government transparency on UAPs, spending: 'We deserve to know'
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) called for the government to reveal what it's spending taxpayer money on relating to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) amid growing calls from lawmakers for increased ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump Promised Americans Booming Wealth. Now He’s Changing His Tune.
President Trump’s sweeping promises are running headlong into the reality of governing.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
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If we don’t protect tech sovereignty today, we are going to regret it tomorrow.The Hill - Mar. 9 -
What is Signal, app used in Yemen war plans chat?
High-level Trump officials used the digital messaging app Signal to communicate sensitive details about an impending military strike against Houthi terrorists in Yemen earlier this month, sparking ...The Hill - 1h -
TikTok extension expiring soon: Will the app be banned?
It's been seven weeks since Donald Trump assumed the presidency, a role in which he promised to "save TikTok." Will it happen in time?The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Meta investors shouldn’t sleep on WhatsApp’s potential. Here’s why
The messaging app's business services are driving revenue growth.CNBC - Mar. 18 -
To Truly Fix Siri, Apple May Have to Backtrack on One Key Thing—Privacy
The Siri that was promised back in 2011 never quite materialized. Now the big upgrade promised as part of Apple Intelligence is delayed “indefinitely.” Why can't Apple get Siri right?Wired - 2d -
Telegram CEO Durov back in Dubai as France investigates criminal activity on his app
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says that he has travelled from France to Dubai, even as the French authorities continue to investigate criminal activity on his messaging appABC News - Mar. 17 -
Trump admin aims to get undocumented immigrants to self-deport with new messaging campaign
The Trump administration is spending $200 million on a new messaging campaign with ads and a "self-deportation" mobile app to convince immigrants to leave the U.S.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Apple's row with UK government over customer data to be heard in secret
The BBC understands the dispute over accessing encrypted data is set to be heard at the High Court.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
French scientist denied entry to US over anti-Trump messages
A French scientist was denied entry to the United States this month over messages critical of President Trump’s administration's research policies, according to France’s government. Philippe ...The Hill - 4d -
Federal judge orders Doge to release internal records for transparency
Musk said social media posts were sufficient documentation for agency that is changing face of government. US politics live – latest updates A federal judge has ruled that Elon Mus k’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
New football stadiums can promise a lot - but do they deliver?
Architects say the brand message clubs want to promote is a central part of modern stadium design.BBC News - Mar. 16 -
Price growth cooled more than expected in February, before Trump ramped up tariffs
The president took office promising to immediately lower inflation, but economists say his expanding trade war threatens progress on price hikes.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Rocket’s Redfin super app punt looks less than stellar
Market scepticism reflected in drop in mortgage lender’s share price since deal announced on MondayFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump promises to buy a Tesla after electric-car maker’s shares tumble
US president’s late-night social media post follows company’s 15% share price dropFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
DOGE Makes Its Latest Errors Harder to Find
Elon Musk’s group obscured the details of some new claims on its website, despite promises of transparency. But The Times was still able to detect another batch of mistakes.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
What could Apple’s high court challenge mean for data protection?
The UK’s battle for access to encrypted services could define how companies are able to safeguard customer data in the future. Apple will challenge a UK government demand to access encrypted ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
TikTok and Trump: The app looks set to survive the next government deadline and stay alive in the U.S.
One of President Donald Trump’s first moves at the start of his second term was to throw a lifeline to TikTok — and analysts are now expecting a repeat performance as a key deadline nears for the ...MarketWatch - 5d -
“Give Him a Chance!” – Former Liverpool Defender Sends Message to Arne Slot
Liverpool’s Youth Development Strategy: Giving Conor Bradley a ChanceLiverpool Football Club have long been recognised for its ability to nurture young talent, turning promising youngsters into ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Echoing a Roman Emperor, Croatia Tries to Cap Soaring Prices
Diocletian, who once ruled territory that now includes Croatia, tried and failed to rein in inflation by dictating prices. Today’s government hopes its own such plan will succeed.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
How to Enter the US With Your Digital Privacy Intact
Crossing into the United States has become increasingly dangerous for digital privacy. Here are a few steps you can take to minimize the risk of Customs and Border Protection accessing your data.Wired - 23h
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