A recent security breach has revealed that over 60 White House aides, along with other US government users, had their data compromised while using a Signal clone app. The leaked data included messages containing travel details for senior officials, posing potential counterintelligence risks. The app, TeleMessage, owned by Smarsh, has been offline since May 5 as investigations continue.
Another recent phone app screw-up was also highlighted, detailing a different breach that exposed sensitive information due to weak password protection and outdated technology. The ease with which hackers accessed usernames, passwords, and messages from users, including staff from US Customs and Border Protection, raises concerns about data security.
The full story, as reported by Wired, sheds light on the vulnerabilities of the system, including a flaw involving a "heap dump" feature that allowed unauthorized access to memory files.
